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2025.10.20　 Sejong　

Sejong 124, Yeongpyeongsa-gil, Sejong-si A branch of Magoksa Temple, which is the 6th local temple of the Jogyejong Order, Yeongpyeongsa Temple has six traditional buildings and three small hermitages. Janggunsan Mountain, where the temple is located, is small but full of energy. According to Feng Shui, the mountain is a perfect location for a temple because it is shaped like a dragon curled along the Geumgang River. Yeongpyeongsa is a tranquil place that captures the purity of the temple’s Buddhist practice, with fresh air and clean water that offer a habitat for fireflies, crawfish, and black snails. On the way in, visitors are greeted by a multitude of wildflowers vying for their attention: the columbines and the prairie crocuses in spring, the white lotuses in summer, and the Siberian chrysanthemums in autumn.

2025.10.19　 Sejong　

Unjusanseong Fortress (운주산성)

Sejong Migok-ri, Sejong-si Unjusanseong Fortress, also known as Gosansanseong Fortress, is a cultural heritage of the Baekje dynasty. This is a mountain fortress built along the surrounding three mountain peaks in the westernmost and southernmost parts of Unjusan Mountain. The stone fortress wall, which borders three villages in Jeondong-myeon and two villages in Jeonui-myeon, is 3,210 meters long and two meters wide with a x_height that ranges from two to eight meters. The walls follow the natural geographical features of the mountain range, with the southern walls surrounding the mountain's peak. Remnants of a village can still be observed within the fortress walls, such as the fortress gate and a ritual site. Pieces of earthenware from the Baekje period, porcelain from the Goryeo and Joseon periods, and broken tiles from the Baekje, Goryeo and Joseon periods have been discovered around the site as well.

2025.10.19　 Sejong　

SEMIPUBLIC (세미퍼블릭)

Sejong 3-1 Jochiwon-ro, Jochiwon-eup, Sejong-si As implied by its name, SEMIPUBLIC is a cultural art space that blends semi-public and semi-private qualities. A studio and local art community centered on creativity, it inspires artistic activities and expereinces using a variety of art materials, design books, and art installations. Visitors can experience the world of art and contemporary aesthetics as well as enjoy the perks of local city life.

2025.10.19　 Sejong　

Sejong Yeonhwasa Temple (연화사 (세종))

Sejong 28-1, Yeonhwasa-gil, Sejong-si Yeonhwasa Temple is said to have been built by Hong Mun-seop. After having a dream, Hong dug the current site of Yeonhwasa Temple to find two stone Buddha statues and built a temple there. It was designated a traditional temple in 1988. The temple features Muryangsujeon Hall, Samseonggak Hall, and Yosachae (monks’ residence). There used to be a building with a tile roof, but following the discovery of a stele with the inscription of “Muin Year” and a pedestal, the roof was improved. The side of the stele is in a trapezoid shape with a wider bottom. It is thought to date back to the Unified Silla era. The temple is also home to a stele with seven relief Buddhist images. Together with the stone images of Biamsa and Jeonganmyeon, this stele is considered to have cast a new light on the Ancient Art.

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2025.10.19　 Sejong　

Sejong Singwangsa Temple (신광사 (세종))

Sejong 24, Togolgogae-gil, Sejong-si Singwangsa Temple is located on Nojeoksan Mountain. It is estimated to have been built 160 years ago, and renovated in 1920 by head monk Lee Gyeong-jik. The temple, originally called Togoljeol or Suryangsa, was renamed Singwangsa by monk Hyewon in 1980. Visitors will discover that this temple is filled with youthful energy. Although the temple has a short history, its location near Hongik University Sejong Campus has helped the temple become popular among college students.

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2025.10.19　 Sejong　

Sejong National Arboretum (국립세종수목원)

Sejong 136, Sumogwon-ro, Sejong-si The Sejong National Arboretum, which is about to open as the first urban arboretum in Korea, was built on an area of 65 ha adjacent to the Sejong Government Complex, where several government ministries are located. It is possible to see 2,834 species of 1.72 million plants (including 45,958 trees) under various themes such as the nation's largest four-season greenhouse, traditional Korean garden, Cheongryujiwon for study, and bonsai garden. It is another national arboretum established following the Baekdudaegan National Arboretum following the National Arboretum Expansion Plan for conserving and developing genetic tree resources by climate and vegetation zone.

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2025.10.19　 Sejong　

Sejong Lake Park (세종호수공원 일원)

Sejong 155, Hosugongwon-gil, Sejong-si Sejong Lake Park is a large scale man-made park and is one of the major tourism destinations in Sejong-si. On weekends, the area is packed with visitors who come to relax and enjoy performances, festivals and cultural events.

2025.10.19　 Sejong　

Sejong Hangnimsa Temple (학림사(세종))

Sejong 353, Waryong-ro, Sejong-si Halkimsa Temple is a traditional temple affiliated with the Seon Academy, said to have been first built beneath Hakbawi Rock on Seohaksan Mountain. Over time, the temple fell into ruin. In April 1965, it was rebuilt and named Anyangsa Temple. Subsequently, in 1985, the Daeungjeon Hall and monks' quarters were reconstructed, and the temple's name was changed to Halkimsa Temple. The Daeungjeon Hall at Hakrimsa stands on round foundation stones with rounded pillars and features a hip-and-gable roof in the dapo style. Inside, the principal Buddha statue is a seated Shakyamuni Buddha, flanked by seated Jijang Bosal (Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva) and Gwanseum Bosal (Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva). Behind the Buddha statues, a rear Buddha painting is centered, flanked by paintings of Dokseong (the Mountain Spirit), Sanshin (the Mountain Spirit), and Chilseong (the Seven Stars). In front of the Daeungjeon Hall stand a stone lantern and an octagonal seven-story pagoda. The temple's collection includes the Yeonseo Hakrimsa Shinjung Painting, a colored painting depicting the guardians of the Dharma and the temple grounds. It features various deities entrusted with protecting the Buddhist teachings and is designated as a Tangible Cultural Heritage of Sejong Special Self-Governing City. Though a small temple, it is a place of practice for nuns, and the delicate touch of the nuns can be felt throughout. Come spring, the entire temple transforms into a beautiful flower garden. Azaleas and cornelian cherries bloom in succession, and when the red azaleas burst into bloom, one is overcome with the feeling that the Buddha's teachings are spreading throughout the universe through these fully bloomed flowers.

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2025.10.19　 Sejong　

Sejong Cultrual Center of Korean Tradition (세종전통문화체험관)

Sejong 94 Morongji-ro, Sejong-si The Sejong Cultrual Center of Korean Tradition provides visitors with an immersive experience of traditional Korean crafts and culture, capturing the essence of Korea. The exhibition and promotional halls showcase crafts and traditional paintings depicting the daily life and rituals of Buddhist temples, along with an interactive experience room. Visitors can participate in traditional arts activities such as samulnori (percussion performance), mask dancing, decorative painting, folk painting, and calligraphy. Cultural experiences include temple food workshops focusing on vegan and fermented dishes, as well as meditation, yoga, and tea ceremonies.

2025.10.19　 Sejong　

Sejong Cheongansa Temple (청안사(세종))

Sejong 128-23, Ganeusil-gil, Jeonui-myeon, Sejong-si Sitting at the foot of a mountain near Ganeusil Village, Cheongansa Temple belongs to the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It had been believed to have been built in 1900, but the roof tile and white porcelain pieces from the mid-Joseon dynasty period found near the temple suggested that it might have been built even earlier. Cheongsansa had also been thought to be a branch of Biamsa Temple, which is presumably built in the 7th century during the late Baekje kingdom period.

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2025.10.18　 Sejong　

Milmaru Observatory (밀마루전망대)

Sejong 58 Doum 3-ro, Sejong-si Milmaru Observatory, perched 98 meters above sea level on a hill, offers breathtaking panoramic views of Sejong and its surrounding landscapes. Visitors can ride a transparent elevator to the 9th floor, where a 360-degree observation deck awaits. The first floor of the tower includes a promotional hall, a video theater, and a lounge.

2025.10.18　 Sejong　

Jocheon Lotus Park (조천연꽃공원)

Sejong 226 Beonam-ri, Jochiwon-eup, Sejong-si Jocheon Lotus Park is an ecological park established by cultivating white lotus, red lotus, and water lilies on abandoned agricultural land. Developed on former farmland, the park blossoms with vibrant lotus flowers during the summer months of July and August. As visitors stroll along the deck path, they can relish the soothing sounds of Jocheon Stream. The pathway along the Jocheon Riverside is especially scenic in spring, adorned with cherry blossoms, earning it the name Jocheonbyeon Cherry Blossom Path. This provides a picturesque backdrop for flower viewing and photography.

2025.10.18　 Sejong　

Jeonuihyanggyo Confucian School (전의향교)

Sejong 5-18, Bukchon 1-gil, Sejong-si Jeonuihyanggyo Confucian School is thought to have been built in 1413 during the 13th year of King Taejong’s reign. The school features a simple spatial arrangement with only Myeongnyundang and Daeseongjeon Study Halls, each with three gates in the front. Outside the western wall of Myeongnyundang Hall is Sujiksa Temple. Several books - Jaeimnok, Seonan, several texts on rituals, and Eojeyuneum (1782-1783), which was published in 1782 (6th year of King Jeongjo’s reign) and 1783, have been found at Jeonui Hyanggyo.

2025.10.17　 Sejong　

Gobok Natural Park (고복자연공원)

Sejong 586, Dosingobok-ro, Sejong-si Gobok Natural Park spans an area of 1,840,000 square meters and nearby attractions include a forest, Yonggul Cave, Sinheungsa Temple, and an outdoor sculpture park on Obongsan Mountain. A 3.65-kilometer-long deck circles the reservoir. The neighboring village is home to orchards for growing grapes, peaches, and pears. The park has a large meeting square and the outdoor sculpture park features works by Ewha Woman's University art professor Kang Tae-seong, attracting many visitors. The park is especially popular in summer when the outdoor swimming pool is open. In spring, people flock to Millakjeong Pavilion to view the cherry blossoms. There are many restaurants nearby specializing in galbi (ribs), Hanbang ori (duck with medicinal herbs), and megi maeuntang (spicy catfish stew), as well as cafes overlooking the natural scenery.

2025.10.17　 Sejong　

Geumnam Egret Habitat (금남 백로 서식지)

Sejong 45-13, Gamseong-gil, Geumnam-myeon, Sejong-si The Egret Habitat in Gamgseong-ri covers a small mountain located in Yuseong-gu District. Existing since the Joseon dynasty era, the habitat is home to common herons and cattle egrets. Up to 5,000 birds have been observed at one time. The best time to visit the habitat and see the egrets is between April and May.

2025.09.24　 Sejong　

Haposeowon Confucian Academy (합호서원)

Sejong 262-6, Wonhapgang 1-gil, Yeondong-myeon, Sejong Registered as Cultural Heritage Material, Haposeowon Confucian Academy is where the spiritual tablet of An Hyang, a respected scholar during the Goryeo period, is enshrined. The academy was founded in 1716 by the scholar's descendants, who held regular memorial services until a royal order to close down most seowon institutions was made in the late Joseon dynasty. In 1949, Haposeowon Confucian Academy was rebuilt as an affiliated institution with the consent of 218 local Confucian schools nationwide.

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