Gongju Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
City in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea
About Gongju
Gongju is the former capital of the Baekje Kingdom during Korea's Three Kingdoms period. Whilst the Baekje Dynasty lasted for a total of 678 years from 660 BC to 18 AD, Gongju, referred to at the time asUngjin, remained the capital for much of that time, with power finally being handed to adjacentBuyeoin 538 AD and staying there until Korea's unification under the southern Silla Dynasty. In the years prior to the Silla invasion many Baekje citizens fled to modern-day Japan. As such, today, Gongju is a major tourism drawcard of the South Chungcheong area, particularly amongst Japanese tourists of certain ethnic descent, curious about their ancient roots. Or perhaps simply straying from the hot springs resort down the road. Furthermore, it is also one of the many players in the seemingly nev
Top Attractions in Gongju
Explore the best things to see and do in Gongju:
- ★Archery
- ★Baekje Cultural Festival
- ★Changing of the Guards
- ★Gongju National Museum
- ★Gongsan Fortress
- ★Gyeryongsan National Park
- ★Hannok Village
- ★Jeongjisan Relic Site
Where to Eat in Gongju
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Maehyang
Where to Stay in Gongju
- 🏨Number 25 Gongju Shingwan
Gongju Travel Guide Sections
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