Five-story Stone Pagoda at Jeongnimsa Temple Site [UNESCO World Heritage] (부여 정림사지 오층석탑 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) - Area information - Korea travel information

Five-story Stone Pagoda at Jeongnimsa Temple Site [UNESCO World Heritage] (부여 정림사지 오층석탑 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Five-story Stone Pagoda at Jeongnimsa Temple Site [UNESCO World Heritage] (부여 정림사지 오층석탑 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

0m    19285     2021-09-04

83, Jeongnim-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-830-2880

This granite pagoda from the late Baekje period in Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do has been designated a National Treasure. It is generally known as the "Baekje Five-story Pagoda." As one of two remaining Baekje pagodas, this stone pagoda itself is a precious and important artifact that established the lineage of Korean stone pagoda patterns. With refined and creative features, it exemplifies the beauty and elegance that were imitated in the latter-day pagodas.

Jeongnimsaji Museum (정림사지박물관)

Jeongnimsaji Museum (정림사지박물관)

87.09973081869927m    15362     2020-12-11

83, Jeongnim-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-832-2721

Jeongnimsaji Museum is located in Buyeo, the last capital of Baekje, where the Baekje culture flourished for the 123-year-long “Sabi Era.” The museum was established on the building site of Jeongnimsa Temple, which was a symbolic meeting place for royalty and a center for politics based on Buddhist morals.

The museum highlights the Buddhist culture of Baekje, said to be the origin of Buddhism in Korea and Japan, and Jeongnimsa Temple, known as the culmination of Baekje Buddhism. The museum also seeks to emphasize the advanced technology of Baekje and reenact the Sabi Era using an interactive approach that relies heavily on videos, panels, replicas, and hands-on programs. Main attractions at the museum include the Jeongnimsa Temple Site (Historic Site No. 301), the five-story stone pagoda of Jeongnimsa Temple (National Treasure No. 9) and the seated stone Buddha (Treasure No. 108).

Baekjehyang (백제향)

Baekjehyang (백제향)

487.3075643964341m    5413     2020-09-19

17, Sabi-ro 30beon-gil, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-836-8729

Baekjehyang is a café serving yeonkkot bbang (lotus bread) and traditional tea which transformed from the Korean restaurant that specialized in yeonnip bap (streamed rice wrapped in a lotus / leaf). Located on the way to Gungnamji Pond, Baekjehyang provide fresh yeonkkot bbang made daily as well as other lotus related food including yeonnip shake (lotus leaf shake), yeonnip cookies and more.

Buyeo Sky Banner (부여하늘날기)

Buyeo Sky Banner (부여하늘날기)

544.2980460835286m    2     2022-07-26

12, Seongwang-ro 173beon-gil, Buyeo-gun, Chuncheongnam-do
+82-41-837-8809

Buyeo Sky Banner is the only place that offers free-flying hot air balloon ride in Korea and was designated as one of the top ten themed travels by Korea Tourism Organization. Buyeo is a rural region considered ideal for flying hot air balloons due to its relatively low mountain terrains. The balloons fly a distance of seven to eight kilometers over the Baengmangang River, offering a bird's-eye-view of Buyeo and the Geumgang River as well as the many historical heritages from the Baekje period.

Buyeo National Museum (국립부여박물관)

Buyeo National Museum (국립부여박물관)

628.6653518479097m    17783     2021-08-13

5, Geumseong-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-833-8562

Buyeo National Museum was first established by the Buyeo Preservation Society in 1929 as a collection of relics and artifacts related to the Baekje kingdom. This collection was on display at a government building from the Joseon dynasty until 1970, when a new building was erected on the southern foothills of Busosan Mountain. It moved again on August 6, 1993 to the current location. The museum has four exhibition halls and an outdoor exhibit with a total of about 1,000 relics on display.

Archaeological Site in Gwanbuk-ri and Busosanseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage] (관북리유적과 부소산성 [유네스코 세계유산])

Archaeological Site in Gwanbuk-ri and Busosanseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage] (관북리유적과 부소산성 [유네스코 세계유산])

643.791042142532m    53616     2024-02-29

Gua-ri & Gwanbuk-ri, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-830-2880

Archaeological Site in Gwanbuk-ri and Busosanseong Fortress are historical sites dating back to the Baekje period (BC 18-AD 660), when they served as the capital from 538 to 660 AD. Archaeological Site in Gwanbuk-ri functioned as the royal palace where the king resided and governed during peacetime, while Busosanseong Fortress served as a defensive wall for wartime preparedness. Many Baekje historical relics have been excavated from these sites, and there is a virtual experience center called Sabido Fortress for visitors to explore, along with guided tour services available.

Kudurae Dolssambap (구드래돌쌈밥)

703.033997707365m    7482     2024-03-28

31 Naruteo-ro, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-836-9259

Kudurae Dolssambap is situated on the Goodtrae Food Street in Buyeo, the historic capital of the Baekje kingdom. The restaurant is renowned for its dolssambap - a nutritious set meal consisting of rice cooked in a hot stone pot, accompanied by a selection of vegetables and side dishes. This signature dish emphasizes the use of medicinal plants and vegetables, promoting a wholesome dining experience.

Nakhwaam Rock (낙화암)

Nakhwaam Rock (낙화암)

750.8566786000865m    37490     2021-09-14

Bukpo-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-830-2880

Nakhwaam is a rock cliff towering over Baengmagang River in the northern end of Busosan Mountain. According to the legend, this is where the royal court women of Baekje jumped off to kill themselves when the kingdom of Baekje was defeated during the invasion of Sabiseong Fortress (now Busosanseong Fortress in Buyeo) by the Shilla-Tang Alliance. The name of this rock, Nakhwaam, literally means "the cliff of falling flowers" and symbolizes the fidelity and loyalty of Baekje women.

Gudeurae Park (구드래조각공원)

Gudeurae Park (구드래조각공원)

963.0855287939921m    12122     2020-03-18

60, Naruteo-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-830-2880

Located at the western end of Busosan Mountain along the Baekma River, the Gudeurae region boasts beautiful scenery and a well-developed sculpture park. The port in the region acted as an entrance to the Sabi Castle during the Baekje dynasty and today serves as a dock for the cruise ship that travels up and down the Baekma River. Restaurants serving delicious regional cuisine are located near the dock, making the area a recommended tourist location for visitors who are looking for a combination of natural beauty and flavorful culinary delights.

Gudeurae was designated a Korea tourist region in 1985. Following the official designation, a sculpture park housing 59 sculptures was established in the area. Thirty of the works of art were crafted by sculptors residing in Gudeurae who are known for skills that have been handed down from artists dating back to the Baekje Period. The other 29 pieces are from Korean and overseas artists who participated in the International Modern Sculpture Symposium in 1999. The sculptures bring about a sense of beauty that reflects the region’s history as well as modern art, making the park a popular tourist site and retreat for residents. A monument built in memory of a well-known folk song describing the beauty of Gudeurae is also located in the region.

Seodong Park and Gungnamji Pond (서동공원과 궁남지)

Seodong Park and Gungnamji Pond (서동공원과 궁남지)

1.1 Km    30235     2021-03-08

52, Gungnam-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-830-2953

Gungnamji Pond (Historic Site No.135), located in Seodong Park, is Korea’s first artificial pond and was created by King Mu from the Baekje dynasty, who was in love with and eventually married Princess Seonhwa. Gungnamji, literally means a pond in the south of the royal palace in Korean, was named according to the Samguksagi record.

According to a record in the Samguksagi, the History of the Three Kingdoms, King Mu dug this lake south of his palace in the 35th year of his reign (634) and connected it by a 7800-meter long waterway to the water source. The king then had willow trees planted around the bank and had an artificial mound constructed in the middle of the lake.