Introduce

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  Gongsanseong Fortress

  Built to make the most of the geographical features of the area around the Geumgang River, Gongsanseong Fortress housed the royal palace of Baekje during the Ungjin Period (475-538). The excavations led to the discovery of remains of royal palace buildings, ancillary structures of the palace, and various defensive facilities including earthen walls.

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  Royal Tombs in Songsan-ri

  This tomb complex in Songsan-ri, Gongju consists of seven Baekje royal tombs dating from the Ungjin Period. However, the Tomb of King Muryeong has been left untouched by looters and preserved in its original condition, allowing archaeologists to determine when (525) and for whom it was built.

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  Gongju National Museum

  This is a thematic museum that sheds light on the history of Gongju. It contains the King Muryeong’s Royal Tomb Hall, which provides a deep insight into Muryeong, the 25th king of Baekje, and the Prehistoric and Ancient Culture Hall, which presents the history and culture of Chungcheongnam-do Province from the Old Stone Age to the Unified Silla Period.
  Buddhist artifacts excavated from the Gongju area are on display in the outdoor exhibition zone, and they include the stone structures from the Daetongsa Temple site and a statue of the seated Buddha from Seohyeolsa Temple site. When you climb the Samawangdulle-gil (back road of the museum), you will come across the Jeongjisan Historical Site, where rituals were conducted in the Ungjin Baekje Period. Here, you can take in a full view of Gongsanseong Fortress and the Geumgang River.

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  Hanok Village

  The traditional architecture of Korea is well-known for its beautiful and natural-looking lines and curves of the roof. The ridges of the roofs display natural curves like that of hanging rope, while hip and gable ridges with upward curves on the tips are reminiscent of beautiful beoseon, or traditional socks. There is a collection of hanok houses for group visitors such as family visitors, and the buildings will leave the visitors enraptured with the beauty of traditional architecture.
  The paper-covered lattice windows and doors of the hanok buildings in Gongju Hanok Village display the traditional styles celebrated for their classical beauty and elegance. The vintage furniture inside the houses match well with other interior elements for a harmonious appearance.