Chungcheong

Buyeo

Buyeo served as the final capital of the Baekje Kingdom before its fall in 660 AD. The Busosanseong Fortress, Nakhwaam cliff, and the Jeongnimsa Temple site paint a vivid picture of a lost kingdom that once rivaled Silla and Goguryeo.

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Travel Information

Best Time to Visit

April to May for lotus blossoms at Seodong Park, or October for the Baekje Cultural Festival and comfortable walking weather

From Seoul

Express Bus ~2h

Local Food

Yeonipbap (Lotus Leaf Rice), Gudeurae Dolssambap

Top things to see in Buyeo

1Busosanseong Fortress
2Baekje Cultural Land
3Jeongnimsa Temple Site
4Nakhwa-am Rock
5Gudeurae Sculpture Park
6Buyeo National Museum
7Seodong Park
8Baekje History & Culture Museum

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Frequently Asked Questions about Buyeo

What is the story of Nakhwaam (Falling Flowers Rock)?
Legend says 3,000 court ladies threw themselves from this cliff into the Geum River rather than surrender when Baekje fell to the Silla-Tang alliance in 660 AD. You can visit the cliff inside Busosanseong Fortress and take a river cruise below it.
How do I get to Buyeo?
Intercity buses run from Daejeon (about 1 hour) and Seoul's Nambu Terminal (about 2 hours). Buyeo has no train station, so buses are the main public transport option. Driving from Seoul takes about 2 hours via the Cheonan-Nonsan Expressway.
What should I see in Buyeo?
Busosanseong Fortress and Nakhwaam cliff are the highlights. The Buyeo National Museum has exceptional Baekje artifacts. Jeongnimsa Temple Site has a rare Baekje-era stone pagoda. The Gudeurae Sculpture Park along the river is a peaceful walk.

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