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Busosanseong Fortress & Gungnamji Pond, Buyeo

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Baekje's last capital, with a river cliff and the oldest garden pond in Korea.

Buyeo was the final capital of the Baekje kingdom, and when it fell in 660 legend says three thousand court women threw themselves from the cliff of Nakhwaam — 'the rock of falling flowers'. Standing there above the winding Baengma River, it is hard to believe this quiet place was the end of a dynasty. Minutes away lies Gungnamji, Korea's oldest artificial garden pond, dug in 634, with an octagonal pavilion at its centre and a whole field of lotus in bloom in July.

Visitor information

When is the best time to visit Busosanseong Fortress & Gungnamji Pond, Buyeo?

July (lotus) and September–October

How much does it cost to visit Busosanseong Fortress & Gungnamji Pond, Buyeo?

2,000 KRW; discounts for children, seniors and local residents

How long do you need at Busosanseong Fortress & Gungnamji Pond, Buyeo?

3 hours

What are the opening hours of Busosanseong Fortress & Gungnamji Pond, Buyeo?

09:00–18:00

Did you know

• Part of the UNESCO 'Baekje Historic Areas'.
• Gungnamji, dug in 634, is the oldest artificial garden pond in Korea.
• Nakhwaam cliff is tied to the legend of the Baekje court women in 660.
• The Buyeo Lotus Festival is held at Gungnamji in July.

Travel tips

• July, when the lotus covers Gungnamji, is the finest time of year.
• Boats run on the Baengma River below Nakhwaam.
• Pair Gongju and Buyeo in one day to cover the Baekje heritage.

Source: https://www.chungnam.go.kr/cnportal/media/article/view.do?articleNo=MD0003262286

Updated: 2026-08-04