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Sejong Dano Festival (세종단오제)

Sejong Dano Festival (세종단오제)

13.6Km    2024-07-24

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.

Sejong Lake Park (세종호수공원 일원)

Sejong Lake Park (세종호수공원 일원)

14.0Km    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)

Sejong Festival (세종축제)

14.0Km    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.

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

14.3Km    2024-03-15

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.

Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge (금강보행교)

14.9Km    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)

14.9Km    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.

Nonsan Jijangjeongsa Temple (지장정사(논산))

15.0Km    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.

Gongju Donghaksa Temple (동학사(공주))

Gongju Donghaksa Temple (동학사(공주))

15.1Km    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.

Geumnam Egret Habitat (금남 백로 서식지)

15.2Km    2022-08-25

45-13, Gamseong-gil, Geumnam-myeon, Sejong-si
+82-44-300-5833

The Egret Habitat in Gamgseong-ri covers a small mountain located in Yuseong-gu District. Existing since the Joseon dynasty era, the habitat is home to common herons and cattle egrets. Up to 5,000 birds have been observed at one time. The best time to visit the habitat and see the egrets is between April and May.

Donghaksagyegok Valley (동학사계곡)

Donghaksagyegok Valley (동학사계곡)

15.3Km    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.