Samchung-sa

Chungcheongnam-do


This modest shrine inside Busosan-seong commemorates three Baekje officials. Seong Chun, a royal adviser, died in prison after angering the king. Heung Su, another adviser, was exiled after suggesting the king adopt a defensive military stance. The king ordered General Gyebaek, the third official, to attack which resulted in a military defeat and triggered the end of the Baekje dynasty.


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1. Busosan-seong

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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…

2. Banwollu Pavilion

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This pavilion on the grounds of Busosan-seong offers lovely views of the surrounding countryside.

3. King Seong Statue

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This statue commemorates the king who moved the Baekje Kingdom's capital to Buyeo in AD 538. The king died in AD 554 – along with 30,000 soldiers – in a…

4. Goran-sa

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This tiny temple at the bottom of a cliff is reached via stone stairs from Busosan-seong. Behind it is a spring that provided the favourite drinking water…

5. Nakhwa-am

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A good place to get nice views of the area, it's also part of Buyeo's historical narrative. Nakhwa-am means 'falling flowers rock' and is thought to…

6. Jeongnimsaji

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All that remains here of the Baekje-era temple Jeongnim-sa is a 8.3m five-storey stone pagoda – though this alone is certainly impressive. There's also a…

8. Buyeo National Museum

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This museum houses one of the best collections of Baekje artefacts, and has extensive English captions, making it a good place to get a primer on pre…