Biamsa Temple - Sejong (비암사(세종)) - Area information

Biamsa Temple - Sejong (비암사(세종))

8.1Km 2025-05-20

137, Biamsa-gil, Sejong-si
+82-44-863-0230

The origin of Biamsa Temple is unknown, but the temple's architectural features suggest that it was built during the mid Goryeo dynasty period (918-1392). The Geungnakbojeon Hall and the three-storied pagoda inside the temple have been designated as Cultural Properties of Chungcheongnam-do Province. The flamboyang and delicately crafted datjip (canopy) inside the Geungnakbojeon Hall was restored in 1657 during the 8th year of King Hyojong's reign.

In the yard in front of the Geungnakbojeon Hall stands the three meter-high Samcheungseoktap (three-storied stone pagoda). With the discovery of Samyeongunsang stone statues near the top of the pagoda, Biamsa Temple became more widely known to the public. Among the stone statues, Gyeyumyeongjeonssi-amitabul-samjonseoksang (three Buddha statues) has been named as National Treasure No. 106, and Gichukmyeong-amitayeorae-jebulbosalseoksang (statue of Amitabha bodhisattva) and Mireukbosal-bangaseoksang (statue of Maitreya bodhisattva) have been designated as National Treasures No. 367 and No. 368, respectively. The stone statues are preserved in National Museum of Korea. Meanwhile, the three-storied stone pagoda was designated as Tangible Cultural Property No. 119 of Chungcheongnam-do Province on July 19, 1985.

Geumisanseong Fortress (금이성)

8.1Km 2025-05-20

Songseong-ri, Sejong-si
+82-44-300-3444

Geumiseong is a mountain fortress built on the summit of Geumseongsan Mountain, which rises 430 meters above sea level. It overlooks Jeonui and Cheonan to the north and Geumgang River to the south. The architecture style of Geumiseong Fortress is a combination of the styles of the Baekje dynasty and the early Unified Silla. Based on the relics found inside the fortress, it is thought to have been built in the Goryeo period. The robustness of the fortress takes advantage of the rugged topography, so much so that it had been known as ironclad bastion among common people.

The eastern side of the fortress has considerably collapsed, but the southern part is in a relatively good condition. The western and northern walls are also in bad conditions.

Some earthenware pieces were found where there once stood a watchtower. Also, some pieces of roof tiles were found where there was a fortress building in the central part of the fortress on mountain summit. The earthenware pieces are hard porcelain and soft glass wares like bowls and pots. The tile pieces mostly feature fishbone patterns in dark gray color.

Manghyang Bibimguksu Sejong Branch (망향비빔국수 세종)

8.3Km 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)

8.8Km 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.

Haklimjae (학림재)

9.2Km 2025-05-20

75-3 , Taesan-gil, , Sejong-si
+82-10-3478-1004

Hakrimjae is a hanok stay in Taesan-ri, Janggun-myeon, Sejong City, Chungcheongnam-do. The house and yard are rented out as a unit. The hanok has three sleeping rooms, a kitchen, a living room, and two bathrooms. The living room has a beam projector and karaoke machine, making it an ideal space for meetings, corporate retreats and club outings; traditional weddings and outdoor exhibition events are also held in Hakrimjae. Guests can hold an outdoor barbecue, or use the wood-fired furnace and cauldron. Vegetables and fruits from the house’s garden are provided by season, and woodcraft and traditional sauce making experiences are available on prior reservation.

Sejong Traditional Paste Museum (세종전통장류박물관)

9.4Km 2025-05-20

90-43 Baeil-gil, Jeondong-myeon, Sejong-si

The Sejong Traditional Paste Museum highlights Korea’s traditional sauce culture, featuring staples like soybean paste, red chili paste, and soy sauce. Its garden, with over 1,000 pots, is a standout attraction. The museum includes indoor exhibition halls, an outdoor exhibit area, a fermentation experience center, a Korean restaurant specializing in fermented sauces, and a paste shop. Visitors can participate in activities such as making grain soap shaped like meju (fermented soybean blocks) or creating their own fermented pastes. In November, visitors can also observe the process of making soybean paste and red chili paste.

Sejong Cheongansa Temple (청안사(세종))

9.5Km 2025-05-20

128-23, Ganeusil-gil, Jeonui-myeon, Sejong-si
+82-44-867-3407

Sitting at the foot of a mountain near Ganeusil Village, Cheongansa Temple belongs to the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It had been believed to have been built in 1900, but the roof tile and white porcelain pieces from the mid-Joseon dynasty period found near the temple suggested that it might have been built even earlier. Cheongsansa had also been thought to be a branch of Biamsa Temple, which is presumably built in the 7th century during the late Baekje kingdom period.

Sejong Cultrual Center of Korean Tradition (세종전통문화체험관)

9.6Km 2025-05-20

94 Morongji-ro, Sejong-si

The Sejong Cultrual Center of Korean Tradition provides visitors with an immersive experience of traditional Korean crafts and culture, capturing the essence of Korea. The exhibition and promotional halls showcase crafts and traditional paintings depicting the daily life and rituals of Buddhist temples, along with an interactive experience room. Visitors can participate in traditional arts activities such as samulnori (percussion performance), mask dancing, decorative painting, folk painting, and calligraphy. Cultural experiences include temple food workshops focusing on vegan and fermented dishes, as well as meditation, yoga, and tea ceremonies.

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

9.6Km 2025-05-20

154, Jeoljae-ro, Sejong-si

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Milmaru Observatory (밀마루전망대)

9.9Km 2025-05-20

58 Doum 3-ro, Sejong-si

Milmaru Observatory, perched 98 meters above sea level on a hill, offers breathtaking panoramic views of Sejong and its surrounding landscapes. Visitors can ride a transparent elevator to the 9th floor, where a 360-degree observation deck awaits. The first floor of the tower includes a promotional hall, a video theater, and a lounge.

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