[2025 Iksan-Si Attraction] Travel Guide for Wanggung-ri Ruins (Updated May)

I visited the Wanggung-ri Historic Site located in Wanggung-ri, Wanggung-myeon, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do! It was a unique experience to visit and look around a place that I always passed by because it was close to my maternal grandparents' house!! Facts I learned while looking around the historic site!! The Wanggung-ri Historic Site is an important historic site that can reveal the structure, function, and construction process of the palaces of the late Baekje period, and along with other cultural heritages, it is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as the 'Baekje Historic Areas'! I'm uploading photos of the trip that day that boasted the clearest sky ever☁️

#Domestic travel A place where you can experience the ancient culture of Baekje firsthand, the Baekje Historic Sites in Buyeo and Iksan! 📜 This is an important historic site where you can see the splendid history and culture of Baekje at a glance, and it was a special place where you could experience the lives and art of the people at that time up close. From Gungnamji and Jeongnimsaji in Buyeo to Mireuksaji in Iksan, I was able to learn deeply about the ancient civilization of Baekje by visiting various historic sites. In particular, Mireuksaji is a representative Buddhist historic site in Baekje, and I couldn't help but be amazed by its magnificent appearance. 🏯 The historical value and Baekje spirit that can be felt here were truly special and profound. In addition, the historic sites were filled with exhibits and relics, so I could learn how the Baekje people lived and what technologies and arts they developed. It was a time to think about the wisdom and lifestyle of the people of that time while looking at the ancient buildings and tombs. 🌳 The natural scenery around these historic sites is also really beautiful! It was a really satisfying trip because I could take a walk in a quiet atmosphere and heal by following historical sites. 🌸 It's a perfect place to leave memories because there are many great photo spots! 📸 Experience a special trip where you can feel the breath of Baekje in Buyeo and Iksan and reminisce about its splendid culture and history. I highly recommend visiting this place where you can meet history and nature at the same time! 😊 #BaekjeHistoricalSite #BuyeoTravel #IksanTravel #BaekjeCulture #HistoricalExploration #HistoricalSiteTravel #BaekjeHistory #CulturalHeritage

#TravelItinerary #Iksan #IksanTravel #IksanWanggungriRelics #Jeonbuk #JeonbukTravel #PlacesToVisitInIksan #IksanTravelDestination #IksanTravelCourse 🦋 Recommended travel destinations, restaurants, and cafes to visit while traveling to Iksan, Jeollabuk-do for 1 night and 2 days💕 📍Wanggungri 5-story stone pagoda and relics📍 🚩 Address: 666 Gungseong-ro, Wanggung-myeon, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do Wanggungri Relics Exhibition Hall ⏰ Opening hours: 24 hours 💰 Admission: Free ✅ The wide palace site and the only remaining five-story stone pagoda Show different beauties with each season It's a great Iksan travel destination to take a walk around❤️ 📍Glims Coffee Roasters 🚩 Address: 331 Seokam-ro, Chunpo-myeon, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do ⏰ Operating hours: 11:00~20:00 🎈 Last order: 19:30 ✅ The garden connected to the cafe parking lot has a camping-like atmosphere, and the interior is also unique and emotional with old props and a mill structure ❤️ 📍Jokbal Brothers📍 🚩 Address: 422-9 Hanaro, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do 📞 Phone number: 063-831-9922 ⏰ Business hours: 14:00 ~ 24:00 🍰 Closed every Monday ✅ A popular jokbal restaurant among locals in Iksan

Tired of the same old tourist traps? Come to Iksan, Korea, and unlock a hidden travel gem for a unique and wonderful experience! I. Basic Information Iksan is located in the north of Jeollabuk-do, Korea. It is an ancient capital filled with the rich culture of the Baekje era and a transportation and logistics hub with a century-old railway history. II. Best Time to Travel and Climate • Spring (March–May): The temperature ranges from 5°C to 18°C. The weather gradually warms up, and everything comes back to life. It is suitable for flower viewing, such as cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers 🌼. • Summer (June–August): The temperature ranges from 20°C to 28°C. It is relatively hot and humid, with occasional rainfall. You can enjoy water activities and admire the lush natural scenery. • Autumn (September–November): The temperature ranges from 10°C to 20°C. The autumn air is crisp and clear, and the maple leaves turn red. It is a good time to admire the red leaves and taste fresh autumn fruits. ⛅️ • Winter (December–February): The temperature ranges from -5°C to 5°C. The weather is cold, and it sometimes snows. You can go skiing at nearby ski resorts. III. Transportation Guide • Airplane: You can first arrive at Incheon International Airport and then take the KTX from Incheon International Airport Station to Iksan Station. The whole journey takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes and costs about KRW 44,600 per person. ✈️ • Train: Korea has a well-developed railway transportation system. If you are in other cities in Korea, you can check and book train tickets to Iksan through the Korail website. • Local Transportation: You can use a T-money card to take the bus or take a taxi. IV. Must-See Attractions 1. Wanggung-ri Remains: This is the site of the Baekje royal palace. Every spring, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, it is always crowded with tourists admiring the flowers. Many people take photos with the National Treasure Wanggung-ri Five-story Stone Pagoda in the background. The Wanggung Museum next to the ruins is divided into five thematic exhibition halls, making it easy for people to learn about the history and culture of Baekje. 2. Mireuksa Temple Site: The largest temple in Baekje, covering an area of 13.38 million square meters, is the largest ancient temple site in Korea ⛲️. It consists of three stone pagodas: a lost pagoda, the East Pagoda restored in 1993, and the No. 11 National Treasure Stone Pagoda. It is known as "the oldest and most magnificent stone pagoda in Korea." Here, you can feel the weight and vicissitudes of history. 3. Goseurak Fermented Sauce Pavilion: A large fermented food storage in Korea, with more than 4,000 traditional sauce jars in a space of 30,000 pyeong. It is also the filming location of the Korean drama *The King: Eternal Monarch*. You can go to the observation deck to see the panoramic view and make various sauces and vinegars. V. Food Recommendations • Korean BBQ 🍖: A traditional Korean food, you can also taste the authentic flavor in Iksan. It mainly features beef, such as beef tenderloin and steak. The meat is fresh, tender, and marinated before being grilled over an open fire or charcoal. It is served with vegetables and special sauces. One bite is super satisfying. • Bibimbap: Rice 🍚, meat, eggs 🍳, and vegetables are placed in a hot stone pot and roasted until a layer of crispy rice forms at the bottom of the pot. It is fragrant, tempting, and nutritious. • Korean Fried Chicken 🍗: Crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside, served with sweet and spicy sauce, honey mustard sauce, etc. It is a perfect snack for watching dramas and relaxing. VI. Precautions 1. Korean hotels generally do not provide disposable slippers and toiletries, so remember to bring your own in advance. 2. When taking public transportation in Korea, pay attention to getting off before getting on and follow the order. 3. Respect local cultural customs, such as taking off your shoes when entering traditional Korean houses or temples. 4. When shopping, pay attention to the price of goods and the return and exchange policy to avoid unnecessary disputes. Come to Iksan and embark on a niche trip full of surprises!

This is the Wanggung-ri Historic Site Exhibition Hall in Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea. Iksan, the capital of Baekje There is a record in an old document called Gwanseum Eungheomgi that King Mu of Baekje moved the capital to Iksan. Excavations have confirmed that Iksan has all the essential elements of an ancient capital, including a palace, temples, government office ruins, and royal tombs. Since the palace is located on a gently sloping hill, the central part is high and the east and west sides are low. In order to build the palace, a flat land where buildings can be built must first be secured. Therefore, it was necessary to cut away the soil in the high areas and fill in the soil in the low areas. A large-scale layer of embankment has been discovered in the southeastern part of the palace, as well as the northeastern palace, the western palace, the north of the garden, and the southwest of the five-story stone pagoda. You can see traces of Baekje civil engineering technology applied to overcome topographical constraints and secure flat land. The palace is a facility that protects the palace inside the city walls. The palace is surrounded by a rectangular palace wall measuring approximately 240m from east to west and approximately 490m from north to south. It faithfully reproduces the proportions of the palace during the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties (220-589) of China, showing that ancient East Asian countries shared the principles of capital construction. The Baekje garden was discovered under the fourth stone wall, which is half of the palace. The garden is a space where the king rests or receives envoys. The garden consists of a central facility decorated with unique stones, long stones, and river pebbles, a water tank, and a pavilion overlooking the scenery. Three large toilets from the Baekje period were discovered for the first time in the northwest of the palace. The toilets were communal toilets used by those living in the palace. When the sewage inside reached a certain level, it passed through a waterway and flowed out of the palace, creating a hygienic structure. During the Three Kingdoms period, roof tiles were only used for important national facilities such as palaces, government offices, ceremonial facilities, and temples. Sumaksae is a tile used at the end of the roof of a wooden building to protect the wooden building from rain and wind and to decorate the building. A workshop specializing in producing valuables needed by the royal family was discovered in the northwest of the palace. About 300 crucibles for melting metal and glass raw materials, along with burnt clay, whetstones, and slag, were excavated here. A kitchen for preparing food or storing items related to cooking was discovered in the southwest of the palace. Kitchen facilities included a fire pit, a space for storing food and cooking utensils, and a drain that appears to be a space for washing dishes. During the Baekje Sabi period, many bowls modeled after celadon bowls, porcelain pottery, and bowls with curved edges were created under the influence of Chinese and Goguryeo tableware. Various types of pottery were excavated from the palace, including earthenware in the shape of a bowl, a bowl with a handle, plates, incense burners, toilet-shaped earthenware, lamps, and inkstones. Baekje Royal Palace was transformed into a temple with a pagoda, a main hall, and a lecture hall in the late Baekje period or early Unified Silla period. Roof tiles with temple names such as 'Wanggungsa, Daegwan Gwansa, and 'Gwangungsa' engraved on them were excavated from the temple site, allowing us to guess the name of the temple. Baekje Historic Sites are a total of 8 Baekje-era heritage sites, including the Yaksan Wanggung-ri Historic Site, Mireuksa Temple Site, Gongju Gongsanseong Fortress, Muryeong Royal Tomb and Royal Tomb Garden, Buyeo Gwanbok-ri Historic Site, Busosanseong Fortress, Wangdongwon, Jeongnimsa Temple Site, and Naseong. These heritage sites are heritage sites that show the unique culture, religion, and artistic beauty of the late Baekje period (475-660) and were registered as a World Heritage Site in 2015. #Domestic Travel #Travel Plan #February Travel Support Grant Event

#OutdoorDate #Iksan #IksanTravel #IksanWanggungriRelics #Jeonbuk #JeonbukTravel #PlacesToVisitInIksan #IksanTravelDestination 🦋 A great World Cultural Heritage Site to Visit While Traveling to Iksan 🚩 Address: 666 Gungseong-ro, Wanggung-myeon, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do ⏰ Opening Hours: 24 hours 💰 Admission: Free A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site located in Wanggung-ri, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do It is an important source of information for revealing and studying the structure, function, and construction process of the palace in the late Baekje period💕 The wide palace site and the only remaining five-story stone pagoda show different beauty with each season and are a great Iksan travel destination to visit as if taking a walk❤️

#Spring travel #Baekje palace #Iksan Wanggung-ri historic site #Iksan cultural heritage night tour #World cultural heritage Baekje palace Iksan cultural heritage night tour. April 19-21, 2024. Time: 6 PM-11 PM. Address: 666 Geumseong-ro, Wanggung-myeon, Iksan, Jeollabuk-do, Wanggung-ri Ujeok Exhibition 25. Inquiries: 063 859 5875. No admission fee or parking fee. Held in the Iksan Wanggung-ri historic site area. Wanggung-ri was built and used as a palace during the reign of King Mu of Baekje, but was turned into a temple during the Unified Silla period at the end of Baekje. In 1965, during the process of dismantling and restoring the Wanggung-ri Five-story Stone Pagoda, a sarira reliquary was discovered, along with a toilet with the best sanitary facilities of the time, metal crafts, earthenware, and Chinese celadon pieces. In recognition of the status of the Wanggung-ri site and its historical value, including exchanges with China, it was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.

#Korea Must-visit Check-in Spots The Iksan Wanggung-ri Ruins are the ruins of the royal palace from the reign of King Mu of Baekje (600-649), which was discovered after 20 years of excavation starting in 1989. When the palace was first built, it was used as the palace of King Mu of Baekje. Later generations abandoned the main buildings and rebuilt them into temples. The Wanggungri ruins are the only place in South Korea where the remains of the outer walls of the royal palace can be found. In addition, the remains of the garment room, ceramic workshop, large toilet, etc. have also been excavated one by one. This is a place to learn about the historical relics of the ancient Korean country, Baekje, which are basically distributed in Gongju City, Buyeo County, Chungcheongnam-do, and Iksan City, Jeollabuk-do. Baekje once created a culture that was gorgeous but not extravagant. Here you can see the ruins of the Baekje royal palace and temples. It is definitely a charming attraction that cannot be missed in Korea. Address: 666, Gungseong-ro, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do