Exploring the Rich History of Buyeo: A Family Adventure
As the winter comes to a close and the cool breezes of spring arrive, I find myself wanting to explore real history outside the textbooks with my children.
Buyeo, located in South Chungcheong Province, can be described as a city that is essentially a museum.
Among its attractions, the course connecting Busosanseong Fortress and the Baekma River stands out as the highlight of any trip to Buyeo.
We visited the Buyeo National Museum to see the Baekje Bronze Incense Burner and then took a scenic cruise on the Baekma River, just 15 minutes away.
Buyeo Baekma River Cruise / Busosanseong Fortress
Address: 7 Gugyo-ri, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Duration: Including round trip on the cruise and a walk, approximately 1 to 2 hours.
Riding the Hwangpo sailboat and experiencing the time of Baekje
The Gudre Pier, which serves as the starting point for our Buyeo journey, has a spacious free parking area, making it convenient for families.
The parking lot was full of visitors on the weekend.
From here, we boarded the Hwangpo sailboat heading towards Nakwaam and Goran Temple.
Entering the ticket booth, it was a bit disappointing to learn that no discounts apply due to its private business nature, but the excitement of letting the kids ride a Baekje boat outweighed that.
Below the pier, large fish known as 'Nunbulgae' swim in schools.
You can experience feeding the fish with corn sold at the convenience store, but when I visited, the fish were not out yet.
They usually appear around the end of March, so keep that in mind.
We enjoyed the corn instead.
At the pier, you can also purchase simple drinks, snacks, and accessories like hats.
The boat operates on a flexible schedule, departing when a certain number of passengers have gathered rather than strictly adhering to a timetable.
On the weekend I visited, boarding was immediate once the boat arrived, but there seemed to be a 30-minute gap.
During the 15-20 minute cruise, the captain shared stories about the origins of the Baekma River and Nakwaam, keeping us engaged throughout.
After disembarking, we climbed the stairs for about five minutes to reach Goran Temple.
Although the main hall, Geungnakbojeon, is under renovation, the temple's serene atmosphere remains intact.
There are two must-try experiences here: 'Goran Temple Bell Ringing' and 'Goran Spring Water.'
Anyone can ring the bell once, and the sound is surprisingly loud and clear, purifying the heart.
The famous 'Goran Spring Water' is said to make you three years younger with just one sip, attracting many visitors.
After enjoying the spring water, we took a moment to catch our breath before continuing our walk along the trail.
At the top of Nakwaam, the Baekhwa Pavilion appears like a beautiful painting.
Standing on the cliff that we viewed from the boat, overlooking the winding Baekma River, the sad legends of Baekje's court ladies feel even more poignant.
Reluctant to leave, we made our way to the highest point of Busosanseong Fortress, known as Sajaru.
Sajaru was built on the site of 'Songwoldae,' where people once admired the moon, offering a panoramic view of Buyeo city and the Baekma River.
The refreshing view made my children exclaim, "Wow, the river looks like the ocean!"
Walking along the dense pine forest path, the air was so fresh that just walking felt like true healing.
While the unpaved slope can be challenging, I highly recommend making the climb.
Be sure to bring water as the weather warms up.
The experience at Buyeo's Busosanseong Fortress goes beyond just riding a boat; it is a place where you can walk and witness history firsthand.
This weekend, why not take a trip with your family to Buyeo, where the silver waves of the Baekma River meet the lush green pine forests?
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