Recommended Places to Visit in Buyeo: Jeongnimsa Site
When you visit Buyeo, a must-see destination is Jeongnimsa Site.
It is a temple site established during the Baekje Kingdom's capital period in Sabi.
The term 'Jeongnimsa Site' refers to the location where the temple once stood, but no structures remain—only the site and artifacts, including a stone pagoda.
Like Mireuksaji and Hwangnyongsaji, this site also has only remnants of the temple.
Jeongnimsa offers various attractions both inside and outside the museum.
Location: Jeongnimsa Site, 83 Jeongnim-ro, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do.
Visiting hours for the museum are from March to October, 9 AM to 6 PM, and from November to February, 9 AM to 5 PM. Admission ends one hour before closing.
The museum is closed every Monday, January 1st, and during the Lunar New Year and Chuseok holidays, as well as on February 17th and 19th.
The outdoor viewing hours for Jeongnimsa Site are until 10 PM from March to October, and until 9 PM from November to February. It is open year-round.
Parking and admission are free.
The path to Jeongnimsa Site is well-marked, and parking is complimentary.
The museum's exterior is striking, built with dark wooden pillars that give it a solid appearance. Up close, the wall engravings resemble a gallery, embodying the essence of Baekje culture.
Inside the museum, you can view stone artifacts and the first exhibition hall, which showcases relics unearthed from Jeongnimsa, including a significant roof tile inscribed with 'Year 8 of Taepyeong, Mu-jin, Jeongnimsa'. This tile confirmed the site as Jeongnimsa.
The construction process of the five-story stone pagoda is illustrated through a projector, allowing visitors to visualize its assembly.
Moving to the second exhibition hall, the Baekje Buddhist History Hall offers an immersive experience of the flourishing Buddhist culture of Baekje.
Notably, the 360-degree sphere video room provides a captivating view of the achievements of the kings of Sabi and the spread of Buddhism in a format suitable for all ages.
After exploring the museum, you can walk to Jeongnimsa Site, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site 'Baekje Historic Areas'.
As you enter, you can see the five-story stone pagoda, which stands quietly, inviting you to imagine the temple's former grandeur.
Additionally, an AR telescope allows a closer look at the pagoda's details.
Walking through the site, you can envision the structures that once existed, making it a reflective and educational experience.
Jeongnimsa provides a serene atmosphere where you can appreciate the history and culture of the Baekje period. If you plan a trip to Buyeo, visiting Jeongnimsa and the museum is highly recommended.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/sinmunman/224189248430
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