Introduction
Buyeo (formerly Puyo) is both a town and a county, and it was the capital of Baejke Kingdom from A.D. 538 until its defeat by the Shilla in 660. Though today Buyeo is surrounded by farms, during its short reign, it was a center of culture and art, and the town is proud of its heritage. Indeed, some of the sidewalks here are paved with tiles meant to replicate those used in neighboring royal tombs.
The mascot of this small city, which is nestled alongside the Geumgang (Geum River), is "Geumdongi," a cartoon version of a famous gilt-bronze incense burner from the Baekje Kingdom. It's just one example of the ways history pervades this place. For more information, check out the county's official site at www.buyeo.go.kr.
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Tumuli (Baekje Royal Tombs) of Neungsan-li
There are seven tombs grouped together in Neungsan-li, which is located on the way to Nonsan from Buyeo. Thought to have been the tombs of kings...
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Nakhwa-am
The "Rock of the Falling Flowers" is located at the top of the summit overlooking the Baengma River. You can get a nice view from the Baekhwajeong...
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Busosanseong (Busosan Fortress)
A mud fortress on top of Busosan, it was the primary Baekje defense against the Shilla for 123 years, starting in 538, during the 16th year of...
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