Places to visit in Iksan-si

• Mireuksaji Tourist Area

  A temple site and exhibition space once home to a large Baekje temple. Explore the remaining stone pagoda and building foundations to learn about the temple's scale and culture.

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• Geumma Tourist Area

  A tourist area around Iksan Seodong Park. Follow the outdoor sculptures and walking paths to explore the story of Seodong and the park scenery.

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• Wanggung Jewelry Theme Park

  A tourist area centered on Iksan Jewelry Museum. See exhibits on gems and minerals, and look around the park.

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• Ungpo Tourist Area

  A tourist area developed around Gomgaenaru on the Geum River. Enjoy waterside views from the riverside walking and camping areas.

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• Iksan Wanggung-ri Historic Site

  This expansive historic site preserves traces of a Baekje royal palace and a later temple. Explore the five-story stone pagoda designated a National Treasure and discover Iksan's Baekje history.

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• Baekje Royal Palace Museum

  This public museum beside the Wanggung-ri Historic Site displays artifacts related to the layout and daily life of a Baekje royal palace. Its exhibits explain how the site was used and changed over time.

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• Iksan Jeseoksa Temple Site

  This site once held a temple from the Baekje period and offers a glimpse into Iksan's ancient Buddhist culture. Walk through the grounds to explore traces of the old temple.

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• Won Buddhism Central Headquarters

  This is a sacred site for the spread of Won Buddhism in Iksan, and the headquarters includes the Won Buddhism History Museum. Explore the religion's history and the atmosphere of the sacred site.

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• Iksan Twin Tombs

  This burial site has two tombs said to be royal tombs of Baekje, the Great Tomb and the Small Tomb. View the neighboring burial mounds and explore traces of the Baekje royal family.

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• National Museum of Iksan

  This national museum exhibits artifacts from Mireuksa Temple Site and presents Iksan's Baekje culture. After exploring the historic site, take a closer look at the excavated artifacts.

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• Nabawi Catholic Church

  This historic church, completed in 1907, is a Catholic pilgrimage site associated with Father Kim Dae-geon. Explore the history of the Catholic faith and modern religious architecture.

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• Mireuksanseong Fortress

  This historic mountain fortress on Mireuksan Mountain offers a glimpse into Iksan's history and defenses. Follow traces of the fortress and take in the surrounding mountain scenery.

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Scenes of the area

• Explore old temple sites and riverside scenery in Iksan-si.
• The royal palace site and Iksan's history
• Mireuksan Mountain and the Geumgang River

Nearby areas

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• Buyeo-gunNext door
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• Wanju-gunNext door
• Gimje-siNext door
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