Gyeryongsan Mountain Sanshinje Festival (계룡산 산신제)

0m 3273 2020-07-29

Gyeryong-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
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Gyeryongsan Mountain Sanshinje Festival is an annual traditional ceremony to worship and celebrate the mountain spirits. The ceremony draws many visitors thanks to the beautiful spring scenery of Gyeryongsan Mountain. There are also many attractions and traditional performances during the event. Yanghwa-ri Village, the main venue of the festival, is where the heritage and culture of Sanshinje ceremony are well preserved.

Gapsa Temple (갑사)

3.6 Km 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.

Gapsagyegok Valley (갑사계곡)

4.0 Km 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.

Kapsa Youth Hostel (계룡산 갑사 유스호스텔)

4.2 Km 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.

Gongju Donghaksa Temple (동학사(공주))

4.4 Km 33524 2020-03-16

462, Donghaksa 1-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-42-825-2570

Located in the east valley of Gyeryongsan Mountain in Hakbong-ri, Banpo-myeon, Gongju, Donghaksa Temple is the first and the oldest existing academic institute for female monks. Home to about 150 monks who study and practice Buddhism, the temple is the most visited spot on all of Gyerongsan Mountain due to its history, convenient location, and visitor facilities.

The elegant structure of the temple is x_heighted by the majestic view of Munpilbong Peak to its front. In the spring, many visitors come to the temple to see the cherry blossom tunnel, a 3 kilometer pathway from Bakjeongja three-way intersection to Donghaksa Temple. Every year since 1993 the temple has also been the venue of the Donghaksa Spring Flower Festival.

Donghaksagyegok Valley (동학사계곡)

4.9 Km 35878 2024-02-28

327-6 Donghaksa 1-ro, Banpo-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Donghaksagyegok Valley is a 3.5km-long valley located near Donghaksa Temple within Gyeryongsan National Park in Gongju-si. It is surrounded by lush green forests where wildflowers bloom, and the sound of clear water and birds can always be heard. The valley features attractions such as Donghaksa Temple, Eunseonpokpo Falls, and wild birds. While beautiful in all seasons, it is most stunning during spring when everything is in vibrant green.

Gyeryongsan National Park (계룡산국립공원)

5.6 Km 48858 2021-09-06

327-6, Donghaksa 1-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-42-825-3002

Gyeryongsan National Park stretches across the cities of Daejeon, Gongju, and Nonsan in Chungcheongnam-do and was made a national park on December 31, 1968. The name of the mountain comes from the fact that the ridgeline looks like a dragon wearing a chicken's crest on its head. The topographical features are what make this mountain stand out and its mysterious folklore is what makes it so interesting. The park features many peaks, including the main peak Cheonhwangbong (alt. 845.1 m), as well as Sambulbong, Yeoncheonbong, and Gwaneumbong Peaks. This mountain is famous for its many interesting sites, with its fantastic rock structures and Yongmunpokpo Falls on the west, Eunseonpokpo Falls to the east, and Amyongchu and Sutyongchupokpo Falls in the south.

In spring, cherry blossoms bloom along the path to Donghaksa Temple, and during summer the lush green of the valley is very beautiful. During fall, the maple trees reveal their crimson colored leaves around Gapsa Temple and Yongmunpokpo Falls. The snowcapped peak of Sambulbong in winter is simply breathtaking. Gyeryongsan is full of rare animals and plants, beautiful waterfalls and a rich history with mysterious legends and cultural treasures. To the east is Donghaksa Temple; northwest, Gapsa Temple; southwest, Sinwonsa Temple; and southeast, Yonghwasa Temple.

Gyeryong Musangsa Temple (무상사(계룡))

5.6 Km 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.

Nonsan Jijangjeongsa Temple (지장정사(논산))

5.7 Km 5455 2021-08-17

103, Hwagogan-gil, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-732-5629

Upon finishing his thousand-day prayers in Gyeryongsan Mountain in June 1980, Monk Deoksan came down to the site of an old temple in Noseong-myeon, Hwagok-ri and built Jijangjeongsa Temple. The upper part of the current Daeungjeon Hall was once the main hall of Jijangam Hermitage and was originally about 33 square meters. Daeungjeon Hall was later expanded to its current size. In 1995, Yeongsanjeon (Cheonbuljeon) Hall was built and in 1997, Seonjae Preschool was opened. The temple is open for praying and meditation and also has a charnel house. The temple and its followers are loyally devoted to the practice of Buddhism in its purest form.

Gyeryong World Military Culture Expo (계룡세계군문화엑스포)

6.1 Km 18978 2022-10-17

16, Jeongjang-ri, Gyeryong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
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The Gyeryong World Military Culture Expo is held in Gyeryong-si, Chungcheongnam-do where all three branches of the Korean military are located. What started as a festival to celebrate Korea's national military service members in 2007 has expanded to celebrate the military culture of various countries around the world. The expo aims to promote peace by understanding international military culture, while also looking at the technical aspects of the military for future leaders. Visitors can also enjoy many military band performances and other fun programs.

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