HONG WHI KWAN[Korea Quality] / 홍휘관[한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

15.5Km 139 2020-11-19

6-6, Baengmigoeul-gil, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-10-9701-3141, +82-41-858-8890

Located in Gongju, South Chungcheong Province, Hongwhikwan offers guests a traditional “hanok” experience filled with the gentle scents of red clay and wood. The hotel is located in front of the UNESCO World Heritage site Gongsanseong Fortress, with Geumgang River flowing behind the complex.
There are six rooms in total, all Korean-style with floor bedding for double, triple, and quadruple occupancy. High ceilings and exposed girders greet visitors upon entering the rooms that are decorated with traditional bedding, Korean paper windows, elegant muslin curtains, and colorful cushions. Each room is equipped with a TV set, a refrigerator, and a bathroom with a hairdryer, making it an ideal place to start and end the day. The spacious courtyard also comes with traditional games like “jegi chagi” and “yutnori.” Coffee and Korean tea are found in the second-floor community room, while the kitchen serves complimentary breakfast every morning with a simple menu of toast, beverages, fruits, and breakfast cereals. Furthermore, the complex is close to major tourist sites, such as the Gongjusanseong Market, Gongju National Museum, the UNESCO World Heritage site Ancient Tombs in Songsan-ri, and Tomb of King Muryeong. Hongwhikwan also offers free bicycle rentals for guests to stroll around the location.

Baekje Experience Center (백제오감체험관)

15.5Km 0 2024-01-08

30 Gomanaru-gil, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

The Baekje Experience Center offers a rich array of activities that allow visitors to engage with the history they have observed at the nearby ancient tombs in Songsan-ri and the Gongju National Museum in a tactile manner. This center features eight themed halls across the first basement, and the first and second above-ground floors, offering interactive and gaming programs designed to stimulate all five senses. Activities such as rubbing pattern experience and luminous stamps allow visitors to learn about and appreciate the culture and history of Woongjin Baekje in an intuitive way. One of the center’s highlights is the Window of Sympathy in the first-floor lobby. This impressive two-story panel changes its color in response to sound and touch, promising to attract significant attention from tech-savvy visitors. It showcases content that guests have captured within the center and shared on social media, complete with hashtags. Additionally, the Window of Creation on the same floor offers a unique creative outlet. Here, visitors can color Baekje-era relics with crayons. These artworks are then transformed into graphic mapping images on the wall via a scanner, allowing for a personalized and immersive historical experience.

Donghaewon (동해원)

15.5Km 3460 2024-02-13

14 Gungdong-ro 14beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Donghaewon is a Chinese restaurant situated in the Gung-dong Rodeo Street in Daejeon. It has gained popularity for its authentic Chinese cuisine, particularly renowned for dishes like jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup), jjamppong bap (spicy seafood and rice soup), and jjajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles). The restaurant, favored by regular customers, is best known for its signature jjamppong, expertly prepared with a combination of vegetables, pork, and a secret sauce, delivering a delightful and impeccably flavored experience despite the spicy nature of the broth.

Taepyeong Sogukbap (태평소국밥)

15.6Km 14 2024-02-28

50 Oncheondong-ro 65beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Taepyeong Sogukbap, situated near Yuseong Hot Springs, is a restaurant renowned for its gukbap (rice soup). The highlight of the menu is the sogukbap (beef rice soup). This dish is characterized by a broth crafted through simmering beef and radish, providing a clean and rich taste. Its hanu yuksashimi (sliced raw Korean beef) enjoyed with seasoned oil, and someori suyuk (boiled beef head slices) prepared on a hot stone plate are also popular among patrons.

Historic Site of General Gyebaek (계백장군 유적지)

15.7Km 8628 2020-06-18

Sinpung-ri, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-746-8431

Gyebaek (? - 660) was a general in the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje. This historic site is not far from Hwangsanbeol, the last battlefield of General Gyebaek who fell defending Baekje at the end of its days. Allied troops from Silla and Tang attacked Tanhyeon and Baekgang, strategic sites held by Baekje, in 660 (the 20th year of King Uija’s reign).

General Gyebaek and his 5,000 soldiers fought against General Kim Yu-sin and his 50,000 soldiers. General Gyebaek successfully defeated the allied troops four times, but was ultimately unable to overcome the insurmountable numbers brought to bear by his foe. The Baekje army was finally defeated, and the last general of Baekje, Gyebaek, died in the battle.

Artbox - Chungnam Nat’l Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 충남대)

15.7Km 0 2024-04-18

1F, 35, Daehak-ro 151beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

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Gongju National Museum (국립공주박물관)

15.7Km 22986 2021-05-20

34, Gwangwangdanji-gil, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-850-6300

Gongju National Museum preserves and displays cultural treasures, as well as provides educational programs for locals. The museum collection includes over 10,000 relics, including 19 National Treasures and three Treasures, all excavated from the Chungcheongnam-do & Daejeon areas. The most important of these artifacts are displayed permanently, while the remaining items rotate with special exhibitions. In front of the main building is a garden visitors can enjoy after touring the museum.

Imjingang Jangeo (임진강장어)

15.8Km 4 2024-02-14

143 Munhwawon-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Imjingang Jangeo specializes in charcoal-grilled eels, with the highlight being hanbang jangeo sogeum gui (grilled salted eel with medicinal herbs). This dish features thick, large eels expertly grilled over charcoal and accompanied by soy sauce. It's presented with vegetables for wraps and a variety of side dishes including salad, chopped ginger, garlic, crispy deep-fried eel bones, and kimchi. Another popular dish is the spicy and sweet gochujang yangnyeom gui (grilled red chili paste marinated eel), which pairs excellently with janchi guksu (banquet noodles) served in a light, savory broth.

Olive Young - Daejeon Gasuwon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 대전가수원)

15.8Km 0 2024-04-18

1149, Gyebaek-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon

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Baekje Cultural Festival (백제문화제 )

15.8Km 32005 2024-07-17

368 Geumbyeok-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Gongju: +82-41-840-8090 Buyeo: +82-41-830-2208

Baekje Cultural Festival first started in 1955 and aims to bring the history and culture of the Baekje era to life, taking place at UNESCO-recognized sites throughout Gongju and Buyeo.

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