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Gapsa Temple (갑사)

Gapsa Temple (갑사)

12.7Km    2021-12-17

567-3, Gapsa-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-857-8981

Gapsa Temple is located in the forested foothills of Gyeryongsan Mountain, 19 kilometers from Gongju and a three-hour walk from Donghaksa Temple. The temple is most beautiful during fall when surrounded by crimson foliage. Gapsa Temple was established by monk Adohwasang in 420, during the early Baekje Period. The temple's beauty allowed it to escape destruction many times, but it was ultimately burned down during the Imjin War (1592-1598). The current structures were built in 1604. Nearby attractions include Yongmunpokpo Falls, Sujeongbong Peak, and Cheonjinbotab Pagoda.

Olive Young - Sejong mallive Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 세종몰리브)

Olive Young - Sejong mallive Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 세종몰리브)

12.9Km    2025-05-20

Store #107, #108, Mallive, 108, Doum 1-ro, Sejong-si

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Bangchukcheon Musical Fountain (방축천 음악분수)

13.6Km    2025-05-20

450-25 Eojin-dong, Sejong-si

Located in Bangchukcheon Riverside Park, the fountain showcases vibrant water streams synchronized with lively music. It creates a captivating spectacle at night, making it a popular nighttime destination. It operates every evening from 20:30 to 20:50, from May to October. The park also features a waterfront plant-themed area, Sejong Plaza, and an ecology learning center.

Milmaru Observatory (밀마루전망대)

Milmaru Observatory (밀마루전망대)

13.7Km    2025-05-20

58 Doum 3-ro, Sejong-si

Milmaru Observatory, perched 98 meters above sea level on a hill, offers breathtaking panoramic views of Sejong and its surrounding landscapes. Visitors can ride a transparent elevator to the 9th floor, where a 360-degree observation deck awaits. The first floor of the tower includes a promotional hall, a video theater, and a lounge.

Magoksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (마곡사 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

13.8Km    2025-06-10

966 Magoksa-ro, Sagok-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-841-6220

Situated at the foot of Taehwasan Mountain in Gongju, Magoksa Temple was established in 640. It is reputed to protect its occupants from war, and indeed, the temple survived the Japanese invasion of Korea (also known as the Imjin War; 1592-1598) and the Korean War (1950-1953). It houses numerous cultural heritage items, and visitors can participate in the Templestay program to experience life in a Korean Buddhist temple.

Manghyang Bibimguksu Sejong Branch (망향비빔국수 세종)

Manghyang Bibimguksu Sejong Branch (망향비빔국수 세종)

13.9Km    2025-05-20

4 Bareun 7-gil, Sejong-si
+82-44-864-2042

Manghyang Bibimguksu is a Korean noodle specialty restaurant located in Sejong Administrative City. Its signature dish is bibim guksu (spicy noodles), which is spicy noodles mixed with a special sauce. Additionally, they offer other dishes such as janchi guksu (banquet noodles), mandu, kimchi mandutguk (kimchi mandu soup), and dongaseu (pork cutlet). Nearby, there's the Ogarnangtteul Neighborhood Park, providing a pleasant setting for a meal and a stroll.

Lotte Himart - Sejong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 세종점)

Lotte Himart - Sejong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 세종점)

14.0Km    2025-05-20

363, Galmae-ro, Sejong-si

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Homeplus - Sejong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 세종)

Homeplus - Sejong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 세종)

14.0Km    2025-05-20

154, Jeoljae-ro, Sejong-si

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Sejong Dano Festival (세종단오제)

Sejong Dano Festival (세종단오제)

14.7Km    2025-05-20

216 Dasom-ro, Sejong-si
+82-44-865-2411

The Sejong Dano Festival celebrates the fifth day of the fifth month according to the lunar calendar, and is an important day in traditional Korean culture. The festival provides the perfect environment to learn more about traditional Korean culture for both international visitors and the younger Korean generations.

Nonsan Jijangjeongsa Temple (지장정사(논산))

14.7Km    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.