Nonsan Jijangjeongsa Temple (지장정사(논산))

14.7 Km 5455 2021-08-17

103, Hwagogan-gil, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-732-5629

Upon finishing his thousand-day prayers in Gyeryongsan Mountain in June 1980, Monk Deoksan came down to the site of an old temple in Noseong-myeon, Hwagok-ri and built Jijangjeongsa Temple. The upper part of the current Daeungjeon Hall was once the main hall of Jijangam Hermitage and was originally about 33 square meters. Daeungjeon Hall was later expanded to its current size. In 1995, Yeongsanjeon (Cheonbuljeon) Hall was built and in 1997, Seonjae Preschool was opened. The temple is open for praying and meditation and also has a charnel house. The temple and its followers are loyally devoted to the practice of Buddhism in its purest form.

Sejong Lake Park (세종호수공원 일원)

15.0 Km 12438 2023-01-04

155, Hosugongwon-gil, Sejong-si
+84-44-301-3926

Sejong Lake Park is a large scale man-made park and is one of the major tourism destinations in Sejong-si. On weekends, the area is packed with visitors who come to relax and enjoy performances, festivals and cultural events.

Sejong Festival (세종축제)

15.0 Km 25458 2024-06-11

155 Hosugongwon-gil, Sejong-si
+82-44-850-0592

The Sejong Festival celebrates the many achievements of King Sejong, including the creation of Hangeul, many scientific projects, and environmental protection. Visitors can enjoy a range of programs, from an air show by the Korean Black Eagles, to a science playground, and more.

Gyeryongsan Mountain Sanshinje Festival (계룡산 산신제)

15.5 Km 3273 2020-07-29

Gyeryong-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-10-5807-4344

Gyeryongsan Mountain Sanshinje Festival is an annual traditional ceremony to worship and celebrate the mountain spirits. The ceremony draws many visitors thanks to the beautiful spring scenery of Gyeryongsan Mountain. There are also many attractions and traditional performances during the event. Yanghwa-ri Village, the main venue of the festival, is where the heritage and culture of Sanshinje ceremony are well preserved.

Gongju Donghaksa Temple (동학사(공주))

15.5 Km 33524 2020-03-16

462, Donghaksa 1-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-42-825-2570

Located in the east valley of Gyeryongsan Mountain in Hakbong-ri, Banpo-myeon, Gongju, Donghaksa Temple is the first and the oldest existing academic institute for female monks. Home to about 150 monks who study and practice Buddhism, the temple is the most visited spot on all of Gyerongsan Mountain due to its history, convenient location, and visitor facilities.

The elegant structure of the temple is x_heighted by the majestic view of Munpilbong Peak to its front. In the spring, many visitors come to the temple to see the cherry blossom tunnel, a 3 kilometer pathway from Bakjeongja three-way intersection to Donghaksa Temple. Every year since 1993 the temple has also been the venue of the Donghaksa Spring Flower Festival.

Donghaksagyegok Valley (동학사계곡)

15.7 Km 35878 2024-02-28

327-6 Donghaksa 1-ro, Banpo-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Donghaksagyegok Valley is a 3.5km-long valley located near Donghaksa Temple within Gyeryongsan National Park in Gongju-si. It is surrounded by lush green forests where wildflowers bloom, and the sound of clear water and birds can always be heard. The valley features attractions such as Donghaksa Temple, Eunseonpokpo Falls, and wild birds. While beautiful in all seasons, it is most stunning during spring when everything is in vibrant green.

Gyeryongsan National Park (계룡산국립공원)

15.9 Km 48858 2021-09-06

327-6, Donghaksa 1-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-42-825-3002

Gyeryongsan National Park stretches across the cities of Daejeon, Gongju, and Nonsan in Chungcheongnam-do and was made a national park on December 31, 1968. The name of the mountain comes from the fact that the ridgeline looks like a dragon wearing a chicken's crest on its head. The topographical features are what make this mountain stand out and its mysterious folklore is what makes it so interesting. The park features many peaks, including the main peak Cheonhwangbong (alt. 845.1 m), as well as Sambulbong, Yeoncheonbong, and Gwaneumbong Peaks. This mountain is famous for its many interesting sites, with its fantastic rock structures and Yongmunpokpo Falls on the west, Eunseonpokpo Falls to the east, and Amyongchu and Sutyongchupokpo Falls in the south.

In spring, cherry blossoms bloom along the path to Donghaksa Temple, and during summer the lush green of the valley is very beautiful. During fall, the maple trees reveal their crimson colored leaves around Gapsa Temple and Yongmunpokpo Falls. The snowcapped peak of Sambulbong in winter is simply breathtaking. Gyeryongsan is full of rare animals and plants, beautiful waterfalls and a rich history with mysterious legends and cultural treasures. To the east is Donghaksa Temple; northwest, Gapsa Temple; southwest, Sinwonsa Temple; and southeast, Yonghwasa Temple.

Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge (금강보행교)

16.0 Km 0 2023-01-04

Sejong-ri, Sejong-si
+82-44-120

Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge, a new landmark of Sejong-si, opened in March 2022. First two-story bridge in Korea, the large scale bridge with circular design provide various areas for activities. The upper part of the bridge is for pedestrian with rest area and convenience facilities, where as the lower part is a bicycle only road for those wanting exercise and smooth riding.

Sejong National Arboretum (국립세종수목원)

16.0 Km 0 2023-01-25

136, Sumogwon-ro, Sejong-si
+82-44-251-0001

The Sejong National Arboretum, which is about to open as the first urban arboretum in Korea, was built on an area of 65 ha adjacent to the Sejong Government Complex, where several government ministries are located. It is possible to see 2,834 species of 1.72 million plants (including 45,958 trees) under various themes such as the nation's largest four-season greenhouse, traditional Korean garden, Cheongryujiwon for study, and bonsai garden. It is another national arboretum established following the Baekdudaegan National Arboretum following the National Arboretum Expansion Plan for conserving and developing genetic tree resources by climate and vegetation zone.

Sabiseong (Donghak Sanjang Hotel Korean restaurant) (사비성 (동학산장호텔 한식당))

16.1 Km 20280 2024-02-21

266-4 Donghaksa 1-ro, Banpo-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
042-825-4301

Sabiseong is a Korean restaurant operated by Donghak Sanjang Hotel, located on the eastern slope of Gyeryongsan Mountain. It offers a variety of traditional Korean dishes such as sagor ugeojiguk (kimchi cabbage soup), hwangtae kongnamulguk (dried pollack and bean sprout soup), yukgaejang (spicy beef soup), sanchae bibimbap (wild vegetable bibimbap), and grilled dishes like samgyeopsal (pork belly) and ori hunje (smoked duck). Nearby attractions include Gyeryongsan National Park, Donghaksa Temple, and the Korean Natural History Museum.

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