Lotus Blossoms and Gentle Baekje Tour in Buyeo | Travel Course | K-Travel Mate

The Gwanbuk-ri Site and Busosanseong Fortress are Baekje-era remains located in the northern part of Buyeo-gun, Chungnam. Mount Buso (96.4m), the guardian mountain of Buyeo, features many Baekje relics including Nakhwaam Cliff, Baekhwa Pavilion, Sajarae, Banwolnu, Gungnyeosa, Goran Temple, Busosanseong Fortress, Yeongillu, Samchungsa Shrine honoring Baekje’s last loyal officials Seongchung, Heungsu, and Gyebaek, the military granary site, and the Suhyeol Military Camp site. Busosanseong Fortress is a tebwae-style and pogok-style composite mountain fortress built focusing on the summit of Mount Buso on the southern bank of the Geumgang River. It is believed to have been called Sabiseong or Soburiseong during the Baekje period but is now named after the mountain where it is located. As part of the Baekje capital Sabi city, it is thought to have been constructed around 538 (16th year of King Seong) during the relocation of the capital to Sabi or earlier, to protect the royal palace. The fortress has been repaired repeatedly before and after Baekje’s fall and has survived to this day. The Gwanbuk-ri Site, located at 725 Gwanbuk-ri beneath the fortress, has yielded road remains, drainage facilities, and pottery through excavations and is currently presumed to be the royal palace site. Recognized for their significance, the Gwanbuk-ri Site and Busosanseong Fortress are designated historic sites and part of the UNESCO Baekje Historic Areas. The virtual experience center of Sabiseong allows visitors to feel the relics more vividly, and the annual Dae Baekje Festival is held each autumn. Nearby attractions include Jeongrimsa Temple Five-story Stone Pagoda, Buyeo Gua-ri site, Buyeo Ssangbuk-ri site, Buyeo Hyanggyo Confucian School, Gungnamji Pond, and the National Buyeo Museum.

Nakhwaam is a rocky cliff standing by the Baekmagang (Geumgang) River north of Busosanseong in Buyeo-gun. According to legend, when the Baekje capital Sabi fell to the Silla-Tang allied forces, many Baekje women threw themselves into the Baekmagang like falling flower petals, which gave the cliff its name Nakhwaam (meaning Fallen Flower Rock). However, this legend is far from historical fact. The cliff features clear lettering of 'Nakhwaam' written by the Joseon scholar Song Si-yeol from the late Joseon period. The unique rocky cliffs of Nakhwaam can be directly accessed via Busosanseong, where you can look out over Baekmagang from a pavilion, or admired from a cruise on Baekmagang. Below Nakhwaam are Goran Temple and the Goran Temple Dock. Nearby attractions include Busosanseong, Goran Temple, Buyeo Gwanbuk-ri ruins, Jeongnimsaji Five-story Stone Pagoda, Buyeo Guari ruins, Buyeo Ssangbuk-ri fortified site, Buyeo Hyanggyo, Gungnamji, and the National Buyeo Museum.

Buyeo Baekmagang Cruise Ship operates on the Baekmagang (Geumgang) River flowing north of Nakhwaam, Busosanseong, Buyeo-gun, Chungnam. Visitors can enjoy views of the Baekmagang's former scenery through a recreated yellow sailboat constructed based on historical research from the Baekje era. From here, you can better admire the steep cliffs of Nakhwaam from below aboard the cruise. There is also a dock at Goran Temple below Nakhwaam, enabling easy access to Goran Temple and Goran spring without the effort of climbing Busosanseong. Further west along the Baekmagang is a rock under the Baekje Bridge where it is said that a Baekje king performed a bow praying at a Buddha statue before visiting the Wangheungsa temple. This rock, which was said to naturally warm, is called Jaondae. On top of the Jaondae cliff is Subukjeong, a pavilion built by Kim Heung-guk of the Joseon Gwanghaegun era. The pavilion offers a scenic view of Busosan and Naseong with the gently flowing Baekmagang river in front. The Goran Temple dock is accessible via Seongwang-ro, Seoktap-ro, and Busosanseong, and the Gudaerae dock is accessible via Narutero. Nearby attractions include Busosanseong, Goran Temple, Nakhwaam, Subukjeong, and Gudaerae Sculpture Park.

솔내음 특유의 소스를 바르고 치즈를 올려 오븐에 구워내 맛을 더한 바닷가재와, 생선커틀릿, 알밥, 새우커틀릿은 바다요리를 한눈에 느낄 수 있도록 해주며 화이트와인으로 맛있는 음식을 더 맛있게 음미할 수 있다.

Gungnamji is a pond from the Baekje period, created by King Mu of Baekje on the south side of the palace, as recorded in the Samguk Sagi. The Samguk Yusa states that King Mu's mother conceived him through an encounter with a dragon in Gungnamji. Around the pond are wells and foundation stones remaining, representing the oldest artificial landscaping in Korea, showcasing Baekje's gardening technology. Gungnamji, with an island in the pond symbolizing Taoist ideas, is Korea's oldest artificial garden. Baekje gardener No Jagong reputedly traveled to Japan to share Baekje garden landscaping techniques. This shows Baekje’s excellence in garden design among the Three Kingdoms. It is a tourist site beautiful through all four seasons. Today, Gungnamji has developed into an ideal eco-friendly travel destination harmonizing nature and humans, with active efforts to preserve the natural environment. Visitors can experience history and nature simultaneously, with eco-friendly travel options such as bicycle and walking paths. Exploring the heritage sites deepens understanding of the historic value of the location. In July, the Seodong Lotus Festival showcases ten million blooming lotuses, and in October to November, the Goodttrae Chrysanthemum Exhibition, featuring various works, enhances the beauty of Gungnamji.

부여시내 남동쪽 금성산 기슭에 위치한 국립부여박물관은 1929년 재단법인 '부여 고적보존회' 가 발족되어 백제의 문화재. 유물을 모아 부소산 남쪽에 자리한 조선시대 관아의 객사에 전시하게 된 것이 국립부여박물관의 시작이다. 1939년부터는 '조선총독부 박물관 부여분관' 이라 하여 비로소 '부여박물관' 이라는 이름을 얻게 되었으며 1970년에는 부소산 남쪽기슭에 새 박물관을 지어 부여지역을 비롯하여 백제권에 흩어진 백제문화유물을 중심으로 전시하였다.

Buyeo Royal Tombs are a group of Baekje tombs located in Neungsan-ri to the east of the Buyeo-gun administrative area in Chungnam. The tombs are arranged in two rows facing south on a slope, with three tombs in each row and one additional tomb at the highest back point, totaling seven tombs. Known as royal tombs for a long time, the tombs have circular earthen mounds on the outside and inside feature corridor-type stone chamber tombs (horizontal stone chamber tombs) with the lid stones all constructed underground. Tomb No. 1 is a single chamber tomb with a rectangular burial chamber and corridor; its corridor is relatively long and flares wider toward the outside like a trumpet shape. The four walls and ceiling of the burial chamber are painted with murals of the Four Symbols, lotus patterns, and cloud motifs, which show influence from Goguryeo. Tomb No. 2 has a tunnel-shaped ceiling like Gongju’s Muryeong Royal Tomb and is considered the earliest constructed. Tombs No. 3 and No. 4 have flat stone slab ceilings, made by tilting the ceiling halfway and covering it with stone slabs, and have short corridors. This style is common in Buyeo and appears to have remained popular until the end. From a temple site west of the tomb cluster, Baekje gilt-bronze incense burners (National Treasure) and Baekje Changwangmyung stone sarira cases (National Treasure) were excavated, further supporting their royal status. Recognized for their value, the tombs are designated as a historic site and included in the UNESCO World Heritage Baekje Historic Areas. Nearby tourist attractions include Buyeo Neungan-gol tomb cluster, Buyeo Naseong, Buyeo Jungjeong-ri Baekje building remains, and the National Buyeo Museum.