[2025 Gongju-si Attraction] Travel Guide for Gongsanjeong (Updated May)

08:00~10:00 | Travel Travel from the departure point to Gongju. It takes about 2 hours by express bus or private car. 10:00~11:30 | Explore Gongsanseong Fortress • A Baekje-era mountain fortress designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site • Walk along the fortress path from Geumseoru Pavilion to Yeongdongru Pavilion • Enjoy the panoramic view of Gongju and explore this historical site 11:30~12:00 | Gongju Hanok Village • Experience traditional Korean architecture and culture, and take photos • Take a short break at a café in the Hanok Village 12:00~13:00 | Lunch (Chestnut Set Menu) • Taste local dishes made with Gongju's specialty, chestnuts, including chestnut rice, chestnut jelly, and chestnut stew 13:00~14:30 | Visit the National Gongju Museum • View artifacts from the Tomb of King Muryeong and Baekje-era cultural heritage • Admire major exhibits such as the Baekje Gilt-bronze Incense Burner 14:30~15:30 | Explore Songsan-ri Tombs • Visit Baekje royal tombs, including the Tomb of King Muryeong • Learn about Baekje tomb styles and their historical significance 15:30~16:30 | Visit Seokjangni Museum • Explore the Paleolithic site in Korea • View Stone Age artifacts and learn about prehistoric life 16:30~17:30 | Stroll along the Geum River and Café Break • Take a leisurely walk along the Geum River • Enjoy a cup of tea at a riverside café with a great view 17:30~18:30 | Dinner (Lotus Leaf Rice Set Menu) • Enjoy a healthy meal with lotus leaf rice or other local specialties 18:30~19:30 | Night View of the Geum River Floating Bridge • Cross the floating bridge over the Geum River and enjoy the night view of Gongju • Enjoy the riverside scenery with night lights After 19:30 | Check-in and Rest • Check-in at a Hanok stay or hotel and enjoy free time

Gongju is a historical city close to Daejeon, if you are currently staying in a metropolis city like Daejeon or Sejong, you may consider visiting Gongju Gongju got a historical city with many historical heritage, like the king's tomb, historical city, with super cheap entrance fee, and you may get discounts if you are residents of certain cities. And its also a good to bike around the city! Give it a try!

👩🏻❤️👨🏻 "We are a travel-addicted couple who prefer cost-effective and walking tours. Please note that we prefer spontaneity over planning." Must-Visit Destinations in Gongju This Fall, For those who are curious, let me tell you now One of the representative historical sites in Gongju is Gongsanseong Fortress It is a place where you can see the Geumgang River of Gongju at a glance It is one of the best places to visit in the fall Recommended as a good travel destination near Daejeon 📍Gongsanseong Fortress - Location: 53-51 Geumseong-dong, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do - Business Information: Winter (November-February) 09:00-17:00 Summer (March-October) 09:00-18:00 - Admission Fee: Adults 3,000 KRW, Teenagers/Soldiers 2,000 KRW, Children 1,000 KRW