Sejong Lake Park

Chungcheongnam-do


This enormous park with a human-made lake was built as a family destination. It's not far from a complex of government buildings.


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1. Gongsan-seong

8.53 MILES

This stunning hilltop fortress is a reminder of a time when Gongju (then called Ungjin) was Baekje’s capital. After entering through the grand stone…

2. Tomb of King Muryeong

9.21 MILES

The tomb of King Muryeong, the 25th Baekje king, was discovered – miraculously intact and completely by accident – in 1971. The tomb and the six others in…

3. Gongju National Museum

9.25 MILES

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4. Ungjin Baekje Historical Museum

9.25 MILES

At the entrance to the Tomb of King Muryeong, the Ungjin Baekje Historical Museum has historical info and a tourist information centre.

5. Brother & Sister Pagodas

9.93 MILES

These twin Silla-era pagodas are said to represent the brother and sister who founded the original hermitage at Donghak-sa.

6. Gap-sa

10.33 MILES

Gap-sa's main hall contains three gleaming Buddha statues, while a smaller shrine houses three shamanist deities – Chilseong, Sansin and Dokseong.

7. Donghak-sa

10.33 MILES

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8. Gyeryongsan National Park

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