Gongju is a very 
important historical place in Korea. According to o
ur guide, it was formerly called Ungjin and was the capital of Baekje sometime from AD 475 to 538. At that time, Baekje was under threat from Goguryeo. In 538, King Seong moved the capital to Sabi, in modern-day Buyeo, which I also visited. However, Gongju remained an important center until the kingdom's fall in 667.
We first went to Gapsa Temple. The temple is in the mout
ain
(Gyeryongsan Mountain) just like most other temples in Korea
. Nobody knows exactly when the temple was founded because of its still unsolve mystery of whoever built it. The only proven fact is that it was renovated by different monks. The temple contains precious cultural properties and projects a very comfortable and silent atmosphere. We also had our lunch, a
nd of course it was bibimbap, since this food is known to be the 
only food in the temples in Korea. We also washed our own dishes since it's again another rule in the temple. 
important historical place in Korea. According to o
ur guide, it was formerly called Ungjin and was the capital of Baekje sometime from AD 475 to 538. At that time, Baekje was under threat from Goguryeo. In 538, King Seong moved the capital to Sabi, in modern-day Buyeo, which I also visited. However, Gongju remained an important center until the kingdom's fall in 667.We first went to Gapsa Temple. The temple is in the mout
ain
(Gyeryongsan Mountain) just like most other temples in Korea
. Nobody knows exactly when the temple was founded because of its still unsolve mystery of whoever built it. The only proven fact is that it was renovated by different monks. The temple contains precious cultural properties and projects a very comfortable and silent atmosphere. We also had our lunch, a
nd of course it was bibimbap, since this food is known to be the 
only food in the temples in Korea. We also washed our own dishes since it's again another rule in the temple. 
The Gonju National Museum shows the history and culture of Ungin Baekje including King Muryeong's tomb. The muse
um preserves and manages 16,000 cultural properties including 19 national treasures. 
um preserves and manages 16,000 cultural properties including 19 national treasures. 
King Muryeong'
s Tomb is a very interesting site. It was accidentally discovered 1,500 years after it was made. The tomb looked like a small hill. Just like any tombs of ancient Korea's King and Queen, it was built using basic dimensions wihout wasting any space.
s Tomb is a very interesting site. It was accidentally discovered 1,500 years after it was made. The tomb looked like a small hill. Just like any tombs of ancient Korea's King and Queen, it was built using basic dimensions wihout wasting any space. useful link: http://www.gongju.go.kr/html/en/index.html
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