King Muryong's Tomb
The Tomb of King Muryong, Historic Site No.13, was discovered accidentally in 1971, while repairs were under way on nearby Tomb Nos. 5 and 6 of Songsanni.
A total of 2,906 priceless relics were reportedly discovered and it explains the social and cultural aspects of the Paekche Kingdom,
whcih is making this one of the greatest events in the history of Korean tomb excavation. In front of the royal tomb stands an exhibition hall which houses the replicas of the tomb and relics. 


    

  • Location :140-1 Kumsong-dong, Kongju-shi, Chungch'ongnam-do

  • Managed by : Kongju-shi Historic Site Management Office

  • Tel. 0416-856-0331

  • Open : 09:00-18:00, except winter (09:00-17:00)

  • Parking : 1,500 square meters (15 buses, 20 cars)

  • Parking fee : buses 2,000 won,  car 1,000 won 









 Division  
Adults  Students Children


  Individuals  800 
390 250


  Group Rates  700 350 
200











     

  1. From Seoul Express bus terminal to Kongju :
        Express bus departs every 40 mins. and it takes 2 hr. 20 mins.

  2. From Seoul Nambu bus terminal to Kongju:
        Express Intercity Bus departs every 10 mins. 
        It takes 2 hr. 20 mins.

  3. From Taejon Sobu to Kongju : Exrpess intercit bus departs every 
        5 mins. and it takes 1 hr.

  4. From Kongju to Tomb : City bus departs frequently 
        and it takes 10 mins.





Directions


     Seoul - Ch'onan - Kongju - Old Kumgang Bridge - Kongsansong Fortress - Tomb










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     Pinkjang 
          
     Poduljang
          
     Mongryonjang 
       
   Kukjepark 
          
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National Treasures


    

  •      Buddha Trinity Stele with Inscription Dated Kyeyu (No. 108), 

  •      Gold Coronet Ornament for King (No. 154), 

  •      Gold Coronet Ornament for Queen (No. 155),  

  •      Gold Heart-shaped Earrings for King (No. 156), 

  •      Gold Earrings with Pendants for Queen (No. 157), 

  •      Gold Necklace for Queen (No. 158)






Tour courses

     King Muryong's Tomb ---> Tumulus in Songsanni ---> Kongsansong 
     Fortress --> Kongju Nat'l Museum ---> Tonghak Revolutionary Army 
     Monument (monument to commemorate a revolutionary army of 200,000 
     who advanced to attack the government office in Kongju in 1894)


Local products : chestnuts



Folk festivals 

     Paekche Cultural Festival (early October, held alternately in
     Kongju and Puyo) 

















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