Chungcheongnam-do
One of Korea's smallest parks, Gyeryongsan means 鈥楻ooster Dragon Mountain鈥 because locals thought the mountain resembled a dragon with a rooster鈥檚 head鈥
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Chungcheongnam-do
Chungcheongnam-do (於╈箔雮弰) tends to fly under the radar of most travellers, and that's unfortunate. Some of the best nature within striking distance of Seoul is here. Gorgeous Daecheon Beach is popular, especially during the Boryeong Mud Festival, while those preferring solitude can hop on a ferry to one of the nearby islands. To the north is Taeanhaean National Marine Park, dotted with more islands, beaches and 150km of trails that flit in and out of coastline.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
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This stunning hilltop fortress is a reminder of a time when Gongju (then called Ungjin) was Baekje鈥檚 capital. After entering through the grand stone鈥
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This mountain fortress covers the forested hill of Buso-san (106m) and once shielded the Baekje capital of Sabi within its walls. Structures such as the鈥
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Magok-sa has had its buildings restored and reconstructed through the years, but unlike most temples, its extant buildings are being allowed to age鈥
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The Cheollipo Arboretum is among Asia's top botanical institutions, with a collection of more than 13,000 species from over 60 countries, laid out with鈥
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The tomb of King Muryeong, the 25th Baekje king, was discovered 鈥 miraculously intact and completely by accident 鈥 in 1971. The tomb and the six others in鈥
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This popular strip of almost golden-hued sand runs for 3.5km and is about 100m wide during low tide. The main hub of activity is at its southern end, near鈥
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Buyeo has seven royal tombs, dating from AD 538 to 660. They're sealed for protection, but there's a re-creation of the most impressive one, which is鈥
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