Chungcheongnam-do Museum of History (충청남도역사박물관)

17.9Km 2025-02-04

24 Gukgogae-gil, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

The Chungcheongnam-do History Museum displays historical artifacts, everyday items, folk traditions, crafts, documents, paintings, and sculptures from the Middle Ages to the modern era found in Chungcheongnam-do. Its facilities include exhibition halls, a lounge, an experience room, a performance hall, and an outdoor garden. Visitors can enjoy traditional Korean games like yunnori (traditional Korean board game) and tuho (arrow-throwing). In spring, the museum hosts a cherry blossom festival in the outdoor garden during the blooming season.

Gongju Jungdong Catholic Church (공주 중동성당)

17.9Km 2025-02-04

6 Seongdang-gil, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Jungdong Catholic Church, the first of its kind in the Gongju, was constructed in 1897 in the Western medieval Gothic style. The church features a cruciform layout with a red brick exterior. A tall bell tower crowns the central entrance, while pointed arches adorn the upper parts of the doorways and windows. Inside, the simple decorations and stained glass windows create a serene and graceful ambiance.

Sikjangsan Cultural Park (Sunrise Observatory) (식장산 문화공원(해돋이전망대))

18.1Km 2023-02-09

32-834, Secheongongwon-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Sikjangsan (623.6 meters) is a mountain spanning three regions - Dong-gu of Daejeon, Gunbuk-myeon and Gunseo-myeon of Okcheon-gun. As the tallest peak in the city located in the southeastern part of Dong-gu, Daejeon, it stands proudly next to great mountains in neighboring regions such as Seodaesan, the tallest peak in Chungcheongnam-do (904 meters), and Daeseongsan, the tallest in Okcheon (705 meters). Home of a 4.82 million-square-meter large, natural ecosystem preservation forest designated by the city, Sikjangsan is an ecological repository featuring plants of 224 species, 45 varieties, 187 genera, and 78 families; 45 kinds of mammals such as roe deer, squirrels, wildcats, raccoons and bats; over 100 types of birds; reptiles; and amphibians.
Sikjangsan Cultural Park is an ecological park that continues from Secheon Park to Sikjangsan Sunrise Observatory. The cultural park was established at the peak of the mountain, which had been regarded as one of the best nightscape viewpoints in Daejeon. A traditional tower built inside the cultural park adds a sense of classical dignity. An observatory from which the entire city can be seen in a single view is also located here. People of all ages and genders visit the tower and observatory to enjoy the expansive view of Daejeon.

Bonghwangjae Hanok Guesthouse (봉황재 한옥 게스트하우스)

18.2Km 2024-12-23

8 , Keunsaem 3-gil, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-960-5525

Bonghwangjae is a hanok guesthouse is in Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do. It has four guestrooms, including a master bedroom with an attic that is mainly used by families. The other rooms are smaller in size, but one has a wooden veranda. Each room has a bathroom and toilet, and the big wooden-floored hall, the kitchen, and of course the yard are shared spaces. A simple free breakfast is provided. A walking tour round the old city of Gongju is offered by the owner - as is advice on where and how to take the best photos. The main tourist attractions of Gongju can all be reached on foot.

Former Gongju-eup Office (옛 공주읍사무소)

18.2Km 2025-02-04

8 Ucheguk-gil, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

The Former Gongju-eup Office, a two-story Western-style red brick building built in 1923, stands as a symbol of Gongju’s modern history. Its interior showcases old photographs of Gongju, antique furniture, and a model of the current city. It also serves as a central venue for the annual Gongju Culture Night, held every fall, featuring performances, hands-on activities, and a flea market.

Manghyang Bibimguksu Sejong Branch (망향비빔국수 세종)

18.3Km 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.

Haposeowon Confucian Academy (합호서원)

18.3Km 2025-05-20

262-6, Wonhapgang 1-gil, Yeondong-myeon, Sejong
+82-44-330-5832

Registered as Cultural Heritage Material, Haposeowon Confucian Academy is where the spiritual tablet of An Hyang, a respected scholar during the Goryeo period, is enshrined. The academy was founded in 1716 by the scholar's descendants, who held regular memorial services until a royal order to close down most seowon institutions was made in the late Joseon dynasty. In 1949, Haposeowon Confucian Academy was rebuilt as an affiliated institution with the consent of 218 local Confucian schools nationwide.

Donamseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (돈암서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

19.5Km 2021-06-22

26-14, Im 3-gil, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-736-0096

Donamseowon Confucian Academy was built in 1634, originally 1.5 kilometers away from its current location. It received a royal charter in 1660 and relocated to its current location in 1880 due to flooding problems. The academy's main gate, Ipdeokmun Gate, is made up of three entrance doors. Once inside, Yangseongdang Hall can be seen facing the main gate, with Eungdodang Hall to the left. Ancestral rites take place every February and August at Jungjeong Hall. Inside the academy is a shrine that houses the ancestral tablets of four prominent scholars who taught at this institution - Kim Jang-saeng, Kim jip, Song Jun-gil, and Song Si-yeol. Among the academies that served Kim Jang-saeng and his teachings, Donamseowon is considered the most important and influencial.

Baekje Experience Center (백제오감체험관)

19.5Km 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.

Gujeolsa Temple (구절사)

19.6Km 2024-02-26

226, Sangjung-gil, Gunseo-myeon, Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Gujeolsa Temple is a Buddhist temple located deep within the Sikjangsan Mountain in Okcheon. It was founded in 1393 and was rebuilt in 1933 to its present appearance. The road from the radio tower fork to Gujeolsa Temple in Sikjangsan Mountain’s hiking trails is lush with acacia trees, which are in full bloom in May. Another sight that should not be missed is the fog shrouding the foot of the mountain in spring and fall.

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