Sejong Culture & Arts Center (세종문화예술회관)

11.3 Km 7444 2021-09-01

22, Munyehoegwan-gil, Sejong-si
+82-44-301-3523

Located in Sejong Special Self-Governing City, the Sejong Culture & Arts Center is a multi-purpose cultural space for performances and exhibitions. It offers a variety of opportunities for local artists as well as a place to enjoy culture and arts for local residents.

Mihyang (미향)

11.4 Km 10778 2016-10-25

1, Munhwa 4-gil, Jochiwon-eup, Sejong-si
+82-41-866-3173

Mihyang is a seafood restaurant specializing in haemul-jjim (steamed seafood).

Cheonghyang Ilsik (청향일식)

11.5 Km 13973 2017-03-07

97, Jangan 1-gil, Jochiwon-eup, Sejong-si
+82-44-866-7725

Cheonghyang Ilsik is a Japanese restaurant specializing in seafood made with fresh fish and shellfish. In addition to serving delicious dishes, the restaurant also presents a traditional interior design complete with wooden and roof tiles.

Wondumak (원두막)

11.6 Km 8715 2016-09-06

154, Ansan-gil, Yeonseo-myeon, , Sejong-si
+82-41-867-5727

Wondumak is a Korean restaurant specializing in hot soups. Popular menu items include minmul saeutang (spicy fresh water shrimp soup), megi maeuntang (spicy catfish soup), and tojong dakdoritang (chicken hot pot). The restaurant also offers fantastic views of the Gobok Reservoir.

Gongju Gongsanseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage] (공주 공산성 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

11.6 Km 42027 2024-03-15

280 Ungjin-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-856-7700

Gongsanseong Fortress is a fortification situated at the heart of Gongju, which served as the capital of the ancient Baekje kingdom (18 BCE - 660 CE) from 475 to 538. Even after Baekje's fall, subsequent dynasties such as Silla (57 BCE - 935 CE), Goryeo (918-1392), and Joseon (1392-1897) continued to use Gongju as a regional administrative center. As a result, numerous historical sites have accumulated in the area over time. From the fortress, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Gongju’s city center and the Geumgang River.

Jochiwon Station (조치원역)

11.7 Km 1740 2016-10-26

215, Eutteum-gil, Sejong-si

Opened on January 1, 1905, Jochiwon Station is a major hub for trains on the Gyeongbu Line. It also connects Cheongju to the other areas in Chungcheongnam-do. The station underwent expansion and a second story was built on built on May 19, 1999.

The station plaza has a artworks on display and it also serves as a venue various cultural events. The station's location also made it an important transfer point for trains on the Chungbuk, Gyeongbu, Jeolla, and Honam Lines. With the continuous urban development in Sejong City and Osong City, the station is also expected to play a major role in transportation and commerce for the central region.

Guard-Changing Ceremony of Woongjinseong Fortress (웅진성수문병 근무교대식)

11.8 Km 2090 2022-12-21

280, Woongjin-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-41-856-7700

The Guard-Changing Ceremony of Woongjinseong Fortress takes place at Gongsanseong Fortress, a part of the Baekje Historic Areas which is a desginated UNESCO's World Heritage Site. The ceremony reenacts the service of the guards defending the castle, using costumes and props based on the strict analysis of the historical records. The ceremony is held every Saturday and Sunday from April to November except during hot summer season of June to August, and conducted every day during the Baekje Culture Festival in the fall. The event includes martial art performances and various experiences as well as the main ceremony, aiming at promoting Gongju-si, where the Baekje culture flourished, and its valuable heritage Gongsanseong Fortress.

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

11.8 Km 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.

Gomanaru 1999 (고마나루1999)

11.9 Km 8873 2024-02-28

5-8 Baengmigoeul-gil, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-857-9999

Gomanaru 1999 is a Korean restaurant located near Gongsanseong Fortress. Their menu features a single set meal called gomanaru bapsang (rice and side dishes), which includes a hearty spread of pot rice, boiled pork slices, grilled marinated pork shoulder, and grilled dried pollack. Using rice from Gongju, the rice is flavorful and nourishing, complemented by fresh vegetables from Jirisan Mountain, making for a healthy meal. Rice is considered a staple in Korean cuisine, and Jirisan Mountain is renowned as a pristine region, making the food here particularly special.

Bugangok (부강옥)

12.0 Km 25 2021-03-24

103, Bugangoecheon-ro, Sejong-si
+82-10-9577-8953

It is a restaurant that’s featured a lot in various media. This Korean restaurant is located in Sejong-si. The representative menu is blood sausage and rice soup.

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