Gyeryongsan Mountain Sanshinje Festival (계룡산 산신제)

10.2Km 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.

Donamseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (돈암서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

10.4Km 37273 2021-06-22

26-14, Im 3-gil, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-736-0096

Donamseowon Confucian Academy was built in 1634, originally 1.5 kilometers away from its current location. It received a royal charter in 1660 and relocated to its current location in 1880 due to flooding problems. The academy's main gate, Ipdeokmun Gate, is made up of three entrance doors. Once inside, Yangseongdang Hall can be seen facing the main gate, with Eungdodang Hall to the left. Ancestral rites take place every February and August at Jungjeong Hall. Inside the academy is a shrine that houses the ancestral tablets of four prominent scholars who taught at this institution - Kim Jang-saeng, Kim jip, Song Jun-gil, and Song Si-yeol. Among the academies that served Kim Jang-saeng and his teachings, Donamseowon is considered the most important and influencial.

Gyeryong Musangsa Temple (무상사(계룡))

10.8Km 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.

Historic Site of General Gyebaek (계백장군 유적지)

11.7Km 8628 2020-06-18

Sinpung-ri, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-746-8431

Gyebaek (? - 660) was a general in the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje. This historic site is not far from Hwangsanbeol, the last battlefield of General Gyebaek who fell defending Baekje at the end of its days. Allied troops from Silla and Tang attacked Tanhyeon and Baekgang, strategic sites held by Baekje, in 660 (the 20th year of King Uija’s reign).

General Gyebaek and his 5,000 soldiers fought against General Kim Yu-sin and his 50,000 soldiers. General Gyebaek successfully defeated the allied troops four times, but was ultimately unable to overcome the insurmountable numbers brought to bear by his foe. The Baekje army was finally defeated, and the last general of Baekje, Gyebaek, died in the battle.

Nonsan Tapjeongho Suspension Bridge (논산 탑정호 출렁다리)

11.8Km 0 2022-12-29

Jongyeon-ri, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-746-6645

Tapjeongho Suspension Bridge is located in the second biggest lake in Chungcheongnam-do. With clear waters from Daedunsan Mountain filling the lake, visitors can enjoy beautiful sunsets as well as various water sports.

Sindo-ri Hanuchon (신도리한우촌)

12.5Km 110 2021-03-20

4-57, Beonyeong, 11-gil, Eomsa-myeon, Gyeryong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-42-841-5060

A restaurant run for 35 years by a representative of fermented dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gyeryong-si, Chungcheongnam-do. The most famous menu is grilled Korean beef.

Yeonsan Halmeoni Sundae (원조연산할머니순대)

12.6Km 18633 2024-02-28

1525 Hwangsanbeol-ro, Yeonsan-myeon, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Yeonsan Halmeoni Sundae is a sundae specialty restaurant located near Yeonsan Market. It has been passed down for four generations, insisting on the traditional taste. The representative menu is sundae gukbap (sundae and rice soup), which puts sundae and various internal organs in a milky broth. The broth is made by boiling pork bones, and the sundae is handmade using only pure pork blood and green onions. They also offer a sundae jeopsi (assorted sundae) and ttaro gukbap (rice and soup).

Gyeryong World Military Culture Expo (계룡세계군문화엑스포)

13.3Km 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.

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

13.4Km 15354 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.

Gapsa Temple (갑사)

13.4Km 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.

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