Gapsa Temple (갑사)

16.3Km 16096 2021-12-17

567-3, Gapsa-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-857-8981

Gapsa Temple is located in the forested foothills of Gyeryongsan Mountain, 19 kilometers from Gongju and a three-hour walk from Donghaksa Temple. The temple is most beautiful during fall when surrounded by crimson foliage. Gapsa Temple was established by monk Adohwasang in 420, during the early Baekje Period. The temple's beauty allowed it to escape destruction many times, but it was ultimately burned down during the Imjin War (1592-1598). The current structures were built in 1604. Nearby attractions include Yongmunpokpo Falls, Sujeongbong Peak, and Cheonjinbotab Pagoda.

Yeongpyeongsa Temple (영평사)

16.6Km 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.

Haposeowon Confucian Academy (합호서원)

16.6Km 4397 2022-08-18

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.

Bugangok (부강옥)

16.7Km 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.

Gapsagyegok Valley (갑사계곡)

16.8Km 58634 2024-02-21

519 Gapsa-ro, Gyeryong-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Gapsagyegok Valley is a valley located on the northwest slope of Gyeryongsan Mountain in Gongju-si. With moderate temperatures even in summer, it is suitable as a recreational area, while the autumn foliage adds to its beauty. At the entrance lies Gapsa Temple, a Buddhist temple with various cultural assets, offering insights into Korean Buddhist culture. Within the valley, visitors can enjoy forest walks and view attractions such as the Yongmunpokpo Falls.

Gyeryong Musangsa Temple (무상사(계룡))

17.0Km 11271 2023-04-13

129, Hyangjeoksan-gil, Gyeryong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-42-841-6084

Musangsa Temple is an international Zen Temple exclusively for foreigners. The temple aims at promoting Korean Zen Buddhism among foreign monks and nuns while encouraging non-Buddhist priests and religious leaders to experience Zen. Twice a year (once in the summer and once in the winter) a 3-month program is held for foreign monks and nuns to come and practice Ganhwaseon, a type of Zen Buddhism. Travelers and other foreigners are also welcome to participate in shortened versions of the program, which are typically one week in length. During meditation/program periods, public visits are limited. The temple’s yearly schedule is divided into three sections with the last section providing various events and programs including weekend events and workshops. The temple also offers temple stay and other programs run in both Korean and English.

Kapsa Youth Hostel (계룡산 갑사 유스호스텔)

17.1Km 8482 2020-04-23

458-4, Gapsa-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-856-4666

The Kapsa Youth Hostel is an educational trip, company training, family, and personal hostel with beautiful landscape and fresh air. There are mountains, creeks, lakes and more nearby for visitors to enjoy while relaxing at the hostel.

Homeplus - Sejong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 세종)

17.5Km 0 2024-04-23

154, Jeoljae-ro, Sejong-si

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Sangsoo Herb Land (상수허브랜드)

17.7Km 69094 2020-07-10

18, Buyongoecheon-gil, Seowon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-277-6633

Sangsoo Herb Land is an arboretum which houses 1,000 species of herbs throughout its 82,645㎡ (25,000 pyeong) area. The glass greenhouse, spanning over 9,917㎡ (3,000 pyeong), keeps herbs fresh and green, even in the winter season. Herb Land is well-known for their flowers that bloom year-round, as well their diverse events including the Herb Land Festival held in May each year, wedding ceremonies, banquets, hands-on program classes, and more.

Sangsoo Herb Land provides a wide array of programs for visitors. The major event is the Herb Land Festival, aiming to spread knowledge on the use of diverse herbs, including introducing the aromatic value of herb plants in landscaping and as a natural insecticide, as well as the health benefits of herbal foods. Participants can take part in seminars and hands-on activities to learn more about herbs.

The banquet room on the second floor can accommodate large groups for events, serving excellent herb dishes at reasonable prices. An outdoor wedding service surrounded by beautiful gardens is also available.

Olive Young - Sejong mallive Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 세종몰리브)

17.7Km 0 2024-04-22

Store #107, #108, Mallive, 108, Doum 1-ro, Sejong-si

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