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Yeonkkot Iyagi (연꽃이야기)

16.2Km    2024-12-10

Yeonkkot Iyagi, which literally means “lotus story,” is a restaurant in Buyeo, Chungcheongnam-do that uses lotus and lotus leaves. It is a restaurant that offers a variety of menu items in addition to lotus leaf rice and lotus tea, which can be enjoyed together during the meal. Lotus leaf rice contains ingredients such as jujubes, ginkgo nuts, and pumpkin seeds, and the scent of lotus leaves permeates the freshly steamed glutinous rice, offering a fragrant meal. The restaurant also has an impressive children's menu called lotus pork cutlet. Another thing to take note of are the lotuses added in the side dishes.

Seodong Park and Gungnamji Pond (서동공원과 궁남지)

16.2Km    2024-06-04

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

Gungnamji Pond, a Historic Site located in Seodong Park, is Korea’s first artificial pond and was created by King Mu from the Baekje dynasty, who fell in love with and eventually married Princess Seonhwa. Gungnamji, literally means a pond in the south of the royal palace in Korean, was the given name according to the Samguksagi records.

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.

Oseosan National Recreational Forest (국립 오서산자연휴양림)

16.2Km    2022-07-22

531, Oseosan-gil, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-936-5465

Oseosan National Recreational Forest was opened on September 22, 2001 around Myeongdaegyegok Valley in Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do. The area is separated from the city area, making it perfect for peaceful retreats into nature. There is a training center and many walking paths through the forest. The trail leading to the summit of Oseosan Mountain is popular among families and couples for its view of the sunset.

Buyeo Seodong Lotus Festival (부여서동연꽃축제)

16.3Km    2022-05-04

52, Gungnam-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-41-830-2208

Buyeo Seodong Lotus Festival has been designated as an excellent festival four years in a row by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The festival takes place every July during the summer's peak when the lotus flowers bloom. The festival is based on a historical love story, with programs and performance events focused on story delivery. The festival venue is designed to fit in with the natural settings nearby, serving as a perfect backdrop for taking memorable photos with families and friends.

Buyeo Neungsan-ri Ancient Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (부여 능산리 고분군 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

16.7Km    2020-03-16

61, Wangneung-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-830-2890

Hundreds of Baekje tombs are scattered across Buyeo. Among them, Neungsan-ri Ancient Tombs, which are close to Buyeo, have been relatively well preserved and are fairly large in size.

The Neungsan-ri Ancient Tombs were the royal tombs of the Baekje dynasty from 538 to 660 when the capital of Baekje was Sabi (now Buyeo). In the Baekje Gobun Miniature Museum at the entrance to Neungsan-ri Ancient Tombs, mockups and miniature tombs are on display with their cross sections exposed. Here, one can view all kinds of Baekje tombs including stone mounds of the Hanseong Era as well as those discovered in Buyeo.

Buyeo Muryangsa Temple (무량사(부여))

16.8Km    2021-11-12

203, Muryang-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-836-5066

Muryangsa Temple, located at the foot of Mansusan Mountain in Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, is said to have been built during the reign of Silla King Munmu by national preceptor Beomil. Geungnakjeon Hall can be seen after passing through Sacheonwangmun Gate, recognizably the best location for taking in the beauty of Muryangsa Temple. The temple grounds hold the Two-story Geungnakjeon Hall, Five-story Stone Pagoda, and Stone Lantern, all in a row.

The temple is also famous for being the place where Kim Siseup, one of the Saengyuksin (Six Loyal Subjects of the Joseon dynasty), spent his last few days before death. Visitors can see his portrait inside the temple. Although the temple site is included in Buyeo-gun’s administrative district, it is located closer to downtown Boryeong.

Simyeondonggyegok Valley (Seongjugyegok Valley) (심연동계곡(성주계곡))

16.9Km    2024-02-21

Seongju-ri, Seongju-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Simyeondonggyegok Valley is a valley formed in an S-shape to the south of Seongjusan Mountain. The name "Simyeon" means deep pond. The landscape is picturesque, and visitors can enjoy forest bathing along the trail lined with pine trees. Even in the summer, the cool flowing water makes it an ideal destination for relaxation.

Seongjusan Recreational Forest (성주산자연휴양림)

18.1Km    2022-12-27

57-228, Hwajanggol-gil, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-934-7133

Seongjusan Recreational Forest in Boryeong, Chungcheongnam-do is especially popular in spring because of its cherry blossoms and beautiful wildflowers. Also, the observatory 100 meters below the mountain peak (680 meters in elevation) offers a great view of Seongju-myeon and Oesan-myeon. Roundtrip hike to the peak takes approximately 2-3 hours.

Nearby tourist attractions include the Seongjusaji Temple site and a coal museum (15 minutes on foot), as well as Daecheon Beach and Muchangpo Beach (20-30 minutes by car).

Buyeo Naseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage] (부여 나성 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

18.4Km    2021-07-22

100-11, Dongmun-ro142beon-gil, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-830-2623

Buyeo Naseong, also known as the Outer City Wall, was built to protect the capital of Baekje, Sabi. It has a x_height of about 8.4 kilometers. The wall surrouned Busosanseong Fortress and extended to the city of Buyeo.

The wall is one of the oldest walls along with Naseong in Pyeongyang and it is estimated to have been built around 538, when the Baekje capital was changed from Woonjin (current Gongju) to Sabi (current Buyeo). The wall of the fortress starts from the site where Dongmun (East gate) was located to the area of Geumgang River, made by piling soil up. However, only a few traces remain of its former glory.

For now, it leaves a blurry trail including a 20 meter area to the east of Cheongsanseong Fortress, Dongmun Bridge from Seokmok-ri, and an area from Pilseobong Peak to Yeomchang-ri. While the outer wall is sharply sloped, the inner wall was built with a gentle slope to make it easier for horses to reach the guard posts on the top of the wall. Inside the fortress, the palace of Baekje, government offices, houses, temples, stores and protected facilities can be seen. The entire structure of Naseong Fortress features Geumgang River in the south and west sides, providing a natural double-defense system. The wall was one of the important outer defense facilities along with Cheongsanseong and Cheongmasanseong Fortresses.

* Area: 554,591 ㎡

Yugu Pink Muhly Garden (유구핑크뮬리정원)

18.8Km    2025-02-04

648-18 Yuguri, Yugu-eup, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Yugu Pink Muhly Garden boasts a breathtaking sea of cotton candy-like pink muhly, with its flowers peaking in fall. The garden also features an eco-playground with a sand play area, a play tunnel, and spider nets. Nearby attractions include a hydrangea garden, a traditional market, a mural street, and a textile history exhibition hall, making it an ideal spot for a combined tour.