Gongju Jungdong Catholic Church (공주 중동성당)

19.2Km 2025-02-04

6 Seongdang-gil, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Jungdong Catholic Church, the first of its kind in the Gongju, was constructed in 1897 in the Western medieval Gothic style. The church features a cruciform layout with a red brick exterior. A tall bell tower crowns the central entrance, while pointed arches adorn the upper parts of the doorways and windows. Inside, the simple decorations and stained glass windows create a serene and graceful ambiance.

Cheongsong Hanu Town (청송한우타운)

19.2Km 2024-03-20

71 Noeundong-ro 79beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Cheongsong Hanu Town is a Korean-style butcher restaurant specializing in beef. The unique system allows customers to choose their preferred cuts on the first floor and have them expertly grilled in the restaurant. Sogogi modeum gui (assorted grilled beef cuts) is a favorite among customers, offering a tasting experience of various cuts. Individual rooms are provided for a cozy and private dining experience.

Baengmagang Leisure Park (백마강레저파크)

19.3Km 2022-04-08

424, Wangheung-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-1833-8982

Baengmagang Leisure Park provides camping all year round as well as caravan facilities and water sports facilities. Visitors can enjoy waterski, wakeboarding, banana boat, and water playgrounds as well as outdoor swimming pool in the summer.

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

19.4Km 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.

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

19.4Km 2025-10-23

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.

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This location was featured on the variety show "Two Days and One Night," where the cast took on three 'human tower building' challenges inspired by the Five-story Stone Pagoda at Jeongnimsa Temple Site as part of their dinner mission. Surrounded by numerous national heritage sites showcasing Baekje culture, the area is an excellent destination for cultural exploration.

Banyasa Temple (반야사(논산))

19.4Km 2024-10-04

104 Samjeon-gil, Gayagok-myeon, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Banyasa Temple is a unique temple with many of its buildings located in an old mine shaft. Upon first sight, visitors may feel disappoint at what appears to be simply the Daeungjeon Hall standing before a rock cliff. However, walking behind the main hall leads to the entrance to the mine. Because the mine shaft is cool in summer and warm in winter, it's a great attraction to visit all year round.

Jeongnimsa Temple Site & Sabi-gil (정림사지와 사비길)

19.4Km 2025-08-18

83 Jeongnim-ro, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Jeongnimsa Temple Site, located in the city center of Baekje, the capital during the Sabi dynasty, is a representative Buddhist site of Baekje. Even after the fall of Baekje, the Five-story Stone Pagoda of Jeonnimsa Temple Site still stands tall today, revealing the historical significance of Baekje. Sabi-gil, an eco-friendly walking trail, takes visitors around many popular attractions from the Baekje era, allowing a glimpse into the history and culture of Baekje.

Jeongnimsaji Museum (정림사지박물관)

19.4Km 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).

Goransa Temple (고란약수)

19.4Km 2021-11-26

1-25, Buso-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-830-2623

Goransa Temple is located at the foot of the cliffs of Nakhwaam before the Baengmagang River. There is a well called Goranjeong behind the temple. The kings of Baekje are said to have drank water from this well at least once a day. It is said the water will make anyone who drinks it become three years younger.

Jeongjanamu Garden (정자나무가든)

19.4Km 2024-02-15

226 Jangan-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Jeongjanamu Garden is a restaurant that serves traditional Korean homestyle meals. When ordering the signature dish cheonggukjang ssambap (rich soybean paste stew, leaf wraps and rice), customers are served with cheonggukjang (rich soybean paste), jeyukbokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork), and nine varieties of side dishes. Diners can enjoy a Korean dining experience by wrapping rice and side dishes in fresh leafy greens and savoring a spoonful of the hearty cheonggukjang. Additionally, the restaurant offers grilled Korean beef and pork.

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