DISCOVER BAEKJE · GONGJU
Gongju, where history meets daily life
From royal tombs and a fortress to the old streets along Jemincheon, discover Baekje history and present-day Gongju.
Explore Gongju View day planA day in Gongju: fortress to downtown
GO SLOW. MEET LOCAL.
Beyond the familiar. Find your local Korea.
Discover Gongju and Buyeo through history, nature and slower travel. Make room to explore a different side of Korea at your own pace.
A LITTLE CLOSER, A LITTLE SLOWER
Why travel local?
What stays with you is the time you spend in a place.
Local travel makes room for the stories of a region and the rhythms of everyday life. Take time to notice how a place feels on foot, and what makes you want to stay.
Step beyond the familiar cities and begin your own journey through the landscapes of Gongju and Buyeo.
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TWO DESTINATIONS, YOUR OWN PACE
Next stop: Gongju and Buyeo
A shared Baekje history, two different landscapes. Start with the place that sparks your curiosity.
DISCOVER BAEKJE · BUYEO
Buyeo, a place to linger
Discover traces of the Sabi capital, Busosan, the Baekmagang River and Gungnamji, with time to pause along the way.
Explore Buyeo View day planA day in Buyeo, tracing Sabi
FOLLOW YOUR CURIOSITY
What would you like to discover?
HISTORYExplore Gongju SLOW TRAVEL
History with a story
Explore the past through two former capitals of Baekje
Explore Gongju SLOW TRAVELWalk at your own pace
Leave room in your day to linger in a place you love
A day in Gongju: fortress to downtown NATUREA pause by the scenery
Take in the seasons beside fortress walls and a quiet pond
Explore Buyeo
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A day in Gongju: fortress to downtown
A suggested day plan starting at Gongju Bus Terminal. Rail travellers should first check onward travel from Gongju Station. The plan has not been field-tested: reduce stops after a late arrival and plan the royal tombs as a separate visit.
View day planA day in Buyeo, tracing Sabi
This plan starts at Buyeo Intercity Bus Terminal and connects Busosanseong Fortress with Jeongnimsa Temple Site. Travel times have not been measured on site. Reduce stops after a late arrival; add Gungnamji only after checking remaining time and your return connection. This is separate from the existing overnight plan.
View day plan01 / The story of two capitals
From Ungjin to Sabi
Gongju and Buyeo were the sites of Ungjin and Sabi, former capitals of Baekje. Reading about the Baekje Historic Areas offers a different way to see their fortresses and archaeological sites.
Read about the Baekje Historic Areas at UNESCO02 / A day with room to pause
Start with one place
Choose a place you want to see first, such as Gongsanseong or the Jeongnimsa Temple Site. Check travel and visiting times in official information, then leave some breathing room in the rest of your day.
What to check before you go03 / Time beside the scenery
A pause by the pond in Buyeo
Take a moment beside the water and pavilion at Gungnamji. The photograph shows the scene when it was taken. Check current blooms, weather and access before visiting.
Visit the official Buyeo tourism websiteBEFORE YOU GO
A little preparation for a slower journey.
Hours, fees and transport services can change. Check official information before you set off.
