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Sejong National Arboretum (국립세종수목원)

11.5 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.

Sejong Lake Park (세종호수공원 일원)

Sejong Lake Park (세종호수공원 일원)

11.6 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.

BOK Art Center (비오케이아트센터)

12.5 Km    0     2023-01-25

12, Gukchaegyeonguwon 3-ro, Sejong-si
+82-1877-4955

BOK Art Center is located in Bangok-dong, Sejong-si. It was opened in 2019 with the management philosophy of CEO I Gyu-sun, 'Let's create a happier living space.' The center is equipped with a performance hall where various performances are held, a gallery where various exhibitions are held, a hobby factory specialized for kidults, a Ccume Baking Class where you can enjoy baking, a bookstore, and a cafe.

Bugangok (부강옥)

Bugangok (부강옥)

13.2 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.

Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge (금강보행교)

13.2 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.

Yangleem & Café Humanitas (인문 아카이브 양림 & 카페 후마니타스)

13.9 Km    0     2024-02-23

25, Jubong-ro 15beon-gil, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Yangleem & Café Humanitas offers a unique blend of culture and relaxation, featuring an archive housed within a traditional hanok and a contemporary café. The establishment is permeated with the comforting scent of wood and books, merging the architectural elegance of hanok with modern design elements. The café's balcony provides breathtaking views of Jubong Reservoir, adorned with lotus flowers, and the surrounding rice paddies. Their signature beverage, the yeonnip spänner (lotus leaf einspänner), along with espresso, lattes, and herbal teas, are among the favored selections.

E-Mart - Sejong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 세종)

E-Mart - Sejong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 세종)

14.4 Km    0     2024-04-23

2F, 10, Docheong-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Yeongpyeongsa Temple (영평사)

Yeongpyeongsa Temple (영평사)

14.4 Km    8353     2021-11-01

124, Yeongpyeongsa-gil, Sejong-si
+82-44-857-1854

A branch of Magoksa Temple, which is the 6th local temple of the Jogyejong Order, Yeongpyeongsa Temple has six traditional buildings and three small hermitages. Janggunsan Mountain, where the temple is located, is small but full of energy. According to Feng Shui, the mountain is a perfect location for a temple because it is shaped like a dragon curled along the Geumgang River. Yeongpyeongsa is a tranquil place that captures the purity of the temple’s Buddhist practice, with fresh air and clean water that offer a habitat for fireflies, crawfish, and black snails. On the way in, visitors are greeted by a multitude of wildflowers vying for their attention: the columbines and the prairie crocuses in spring, the white lotuses in summer, and the Siberian chrysanthemums in autumn.

Gongju Folk Drama Museum (공주민속극박물관)

Gongju Folk Drama Museum (공주민속극박물관)

14.9 Km    11609     2020-06-10

40, Dolmoru 1-gil, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-855-4933

The Gongju Folk Drama Museum is a special museum in which a variety of Korean folk arts can be experienced. The dolls, masks and musical instruments that are used in folk dramas, shamanism-related resources and conventional farming implements are on display, nestled in a small, cozy pine grove (9,398㎡).

On Saturdays and Sundays, visitors can participate in a mask making program or watch a puppet show. In spring (before and after mid-March, lunar calendar), the Gyeryongsan Sansinje Ritual is practiced near Gyeryongsan Mountain. During the ritual, local festivals are also held. In fall (the first Friday, Saturday and Sunday of every October), the Asian Monodrama Festival is held at a museum theater and outdoor performance stage. During this festival, visitors can watch historic and contemporary Asian monodramas.

Lotte Mart - Seocheongju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 서청주점)

Lotte Mart - Seocheongju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 서청주점)

15.0 Km    0     2024-04-22

1004, 2sunhwan-ro, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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