This roughly 13-hour English-guided day tour departs from Gwanghwamun Station in Seoul and covers Magoksa Temple, Gongsanseong Fortress, the Tomb of King Muryeong and the Metasequoia Road in Gongju. At the UNESCO-listed Magoksa and Gongsanseong you can see Baekje history and traditional architecture, and at the Tomb of King Muryeong you learn about the Baekje royal family. A traditional Korean lunch with local mountain vegetables is included, along with round-trip transport and entrance fees for the sights on the itinerary.

Leave Seoul for Magoksa
and Baekje history in Gongju in one day

This English-guided tour departs near Gwanghwamun Station Exit 6 at 07:00 and spends about 13 hours in Gongju. The first stop is Magoksa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site surrounded by forest, where you can look around the traditional buildings at a relaxed pace.

Lunch is a traditional Korean meal with local mountain vegetables. Round-trip transport, lunch and entrance fees for the sights on the itinerary are included.

Try on traditional Baekje clothing for photos

After lunch you can visit the Narime traditional costume studio, put on Baekje-style clothing and take photos. This is optional and costs extra.

Learn about Baekje at Gongsanseong and the royal tomb

Gongsanseong, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a fortress that once protected the capital of ancient Baekje. Walk along the old walls and enjoy the view over Gongju.

Next, visit the Tomb of King Muryeong, one of Korea's most important Baekje sites, to learn about the royal family, ancient burial traditions and the history of the Baekje kingdom.

End the day on the Metasequoia Road

The last stop is the Gongju Metasequoia Road, a tree-lined path that is ideal for a slow walk and photos. You then return to Seoul and arrive at about 8 p.m.

※ The Baekje costume experience is optional and costs extra.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.

• Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.

• Please meet the guide at the meeting point in time for the 07:00 departure on your booking date.

• Valid only on the selected date and time.

Meeting point:
Gwanghwamun Station Exit 6
68 Taepyeong-ro 1-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Meeting point guide:
The group departs from near Gwanghwamun Station Exit 6. Please check the exact meeting time in the information provided after your booking is confirmed.

Cancellation and refund

Cancel up to 24 hours before the activity date for a full refund.

What to bring

• Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended.

On-site information

• This is a full-day tour of about 13 hours from departure to return in Seoul.

• The itinerary includes outdoor locations.

• The Baekje costume experience is optional and costs extra.