Buyeo-gun is located in the south of Chungcheongnam-do, Korea. It is adjacent to Nonsan-si to the east, Boryeong-si and Seocheon-gun to the west, Cheongyang-gun and Gongju-si to the north and Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do to the south.
Geumgang river flows from the northeast to the southern west, creating a fertile alluvial plain. Buyeo is cultural tourist attraction with relics and sites of Baekje and beautiful natural scenery. The name of Buyeo was Sabi in the Baekjae Period. It was the capital of Baekjae from 538 to 660 after Seong of Baekje changed the name of country to Nambuyeo(538) and moved the seat of government from Woonggin to Sabi. Baekje cultural festival is held in every October. Famous tourist attractions are Busosanseong Fortress of Buyeo and Gungnamji Pond. Baekje Cultural Heritage Complex has been created. The county seat is Buyeo-eup. The administrative division is 1eup 15myeon. (Data source: Wikipedia)
Baekje Cultural Heritage Complex
It was built in Ilwon, Hapjeong-ri, Gyuam-myeon, Buyeo-gun to let people around the world to know the excellence of Baekje's history and culture. You can see Sabi palace, Neungsa temple, living culture village, Wiryeseong, ancient tomb park, Baekje forest and Baekje historic culture museum.
Address: Baekjemoonro 368-11, Gyuam-myeon, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Contact information: 041-635-7740
Website: www.bhm.or.kr
Admission fee: 4,000 won for adults, 3,000 won for teenagers, 2,000 won for children
Jeongnimsa Temple Site Museum
Jeongnimsa temple was built in the middle of six century, and prosperous until the collapse of Baekje. Thereafter, it was restored in 1028. It has typical temple arrange in the Baekje period. There are five-stories stone pagoda and stone seated statue in the Goryo period in Jeongnimsa temple site. Five-story Stone Pagoda of Jeongnimsa Temple Site(No. 19 national treasure) has stood for 1,400 years in the center of Baekje's capital.
Address: Jeongrimsajigil 36, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Contact information: 041-831-2721
Website: www.jeongnimsaji.or.kr
Nakhwaam Rock
A legend says it was the place where the court ladies of Baekje took a suicide to protect their chastity. According to “The Heritage of the Three States”, it has been called “Tasaam” as King Euija and royal concubines took a suicide together. Prosperity glamorized the name as “Nakhwaam rock”. Cliff is made of granite gneiss, creating 40~50 meters of bluff. It is curved again near the water surface. There is gakja named “Nakhwaam rock” written by Song Si-yeol.
No. 110 Chungcheongnam-do cultural properties material
Address: Ilwon, Ssangbuk-ri, Gwanbuk-ri, Gugyo-ri, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Contact information: 041-830-2330
Website: http://buyeotour.net
Admission fee: 2,000 won for adults, 1,100 won for teenagers, 1,000 won for children
Gungnamji Pond
It was made based on “The history of three countries”. It had been restored from 1965 to 1967. It is 1/3 scale of the original natural bog.
No. 135 historic site
Address: Gungnam ro 52, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Contact information: 041-830-2512
Website: http://buyeotour.net
Baekje Royal Tombs Park
The tombs are for kings and royal family when the capital of Baekje was Sabi(Buyeo, 538~660). Sashindo and ceiling mural are drawn in the four sides of No. 1 tomb.
No. 14 historic site
Address: Neungsalli 16-1, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Contact information: 041-830-2523
Website: http://buyeotour.net
Admission fee: 1,000 won for adults, 600 won for teenagers, 400 won for children
Mansusan Mountain Muryangsa Temple
Muryangsa temple, which was built in the Baekje period, has a long history. It is well matched with beautiful natural landscape. Two story Geungnakjeon Hall is not common in Korea. It is a meaningful architecture that has a temple style in the middle Joseon dynasty period.
Address: Murangno 203, Oesan-myeon, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Contact information: 041-836-5066
Website: www.muryangsa.or.kr
Admission fee: 2,000 won for adults, 1,500 won for teenagers, 1,000 won for children
Seodongyo Theme Park
The filming site of Seodongyo has changed to theme park. It runs various experience programs. Seodongyo was the first Baekje history drama in Korea. The size and re-creation of the filming site are so impressive. Moreover, you would be touched by the love of Seodong and Princess Seonhwa of Silla.
Address: Seodongyo filming site, Chunghwa-myeon, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Contact information: 041-830-2872
Website: http://www.seodongyo.co.kr/
Admission fee: 2,000 won for adults, 1,500 won for teenagers, 1,000 won for children
Buyeo National Museum
It plays a pivotal role in preserving and studying cultural properties of Baekje, and operates social education activities. It has let locals to know Baekje culture, and boosted local culture. The museum has four exhibition halls, outdoor relic gallery and displays 1,000 relics.
Contact information: 041-833-8562
Website: http://buyeo.museum.go.kr/
