Top Things to do in Chungcheongnam-do
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Chungcheongnam-do, Chungcheongnam-do
Discover the best top things to do in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea including The Independence Hall of Korea, Buyeo National Museum, Seodong Park, Gongju National Museum, Gongju Gongsanseong Fortress, Busosanseong Fortress, Gagwonsa Temple, Hyeonchungsa Shrine, Gongseri Catholic Church, Sudeoksa Temple.
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1. The Independence Hall of Korea
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By janellim2016 - Augusta, United States
Lots of sculpture art, walking trails, indoor/outdoor exhibits. There are multiple buildings in a large complex. It’s easy to spend hours taking in the sights.
2. Buyeo National Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By WeiQi_Leong - Singapore, Singapore
The Buyeo National Museum houses the quintessential Baekje artefact - the Gilt-Bronze Incense Burner of Baekje. It is the prime example of the zenith of Baekje craftsmanship and is definitely worth a look. The museum also presents a detailed history of the Baekje kingdom from the Stone Age until its demise. There are English explanations (information is displayed in English, Korean, Japanese and Chinese) and audio guides are also available. The museum is free of charge (except for the special exhibitions) and can be reached within 10 minutes on foot from the bus terminal. There are signboards pointing to the museum from the bus terminal so it is not difficult to find the place. Definitely worth a visit if you are visiting Buyeo!
3. Seodong Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By thelonious22
Seodong Park is a beautiful park made up of ponds covered in lotus plants. It's a pleasant place to walk around and take photos checking out the lotus flowers when the weather is nice.
4. Gongju National Museum
5. Gongju Gongsanseong Fortress
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By iverdine15
It is easy to come from Daejeon, the hub of transportation. It has good accessibility, and the roads and other cultural assets are well preserved. If you go up the road, you can see the Geumgang area and Gongju at a glance, especially if you go at night, you can see the beautiful scenery along with the lighting. There are many delicious restaurants and cafes around, too.
6. Busosanseong Fortress
7. Gagwonsa Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By 941AngieJ - Asan, South Korea
Gakwonsa Temple and the Independence Hall of Korea make a great day trip to Cheonan! Gakwonsa Temple was built in the 1970s in hopes for the reunification of North and South Korea. There's a 49-foot-tall Buddha statue there that's really impressive. You'll see Buddhists walking circles around it. There are a lot of stairs, especially to get up to the big Buddha. You can overlook the temple grounds from the highest level. It's gorgeous. There were budding cherry blossoms there today! You can park at the very bottom, along the road near the small gift shop and the huge set of stairs, but you don't have to. There is another parking lot if you keep driving up the road a little way.
8. Hyeonchungsa Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By chrisruggaluffagus - Yorktown, United States
Originally built in 1706 and rebuilt in 1932 the shrine honors Admiral Yi and several generations of his family. This is a great outdoor area that offers over 5km of trails along with beautiful views and a gorgeous pond. It truly is beautiful all year round; I visited in winter. The crisp air, small crowds, and quietness made this place even more special. If you are pressed on time, skip the museum and head straight to the shrine and walk around the pond on your way back to the parking lot. (Approximately 30 min). I recommend spending 1-1.5 hours to see everything. The museum shares history from 1700s about naval warfare and the infamous turtle ships. Videos begin at the top of each hour. The parking lot is huge, and gives you an idea about how crowded this place gets in the spring/summer.
