Baekje Historic Areas

Three cities in the current Chungcheongnamdo province, Buyeo, Gongju, and Iksan, have a legacy and remain from the Baekje Kingdom. These places will transport you back to the period of the Three Kingdoms, particularly the Baekje Kingdom. The sites bear witness to Baekje Kingdom's culture and art.

The Gongsanseong Fortress and the Songsan-ri royal tombs are located in Gongju. This fortification is 2.5 kilometers long and 110 meters tall. The two pavilions Manharu and Yeonji, which offer a stunning view of the Geumgang River, are the best sites in the citadel. The royal tombs of Songsan-ri include the burials of seven rulers from the Baekje Kingdom (when Gongju was the capital of the Kingdom). The tomb of King Muryeong (462–523) and his wife is the most visited. It has approximately 2,900 relics, most of which are on display in the National Gongju Museum. Although you cannot visit the tombs, it is nevertheless a pleasant walk to take.

Location: Gongju, Buyeo, and Iksan