Unfamiliar yet Familiar: Hidden Healing Spots in Sejong

Although Sejong is a multi-functional administrative city, it has incorporated parts of Cheongwon-gun in Chungcheongbuk-do as well as Cheonan and Gongju in Chungcheongnam-do, boasting tranquil and scenic landscapes. While government agencies continue to move in, the area has fewer trendy restaurants or entertainment venues and low foot traffic, making it an ideal place to enjoy quiet contemplation. How about treating your weary body and mind to a relaxing day filled with healthy food and beautiful sights?

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   Beartree Park

   베어트리파크

   Beartree Park is an arboretum spanning approximately 330,001 ㎡ (approx. 100,000 pyeong), home to over 400,000 plants across 1,000 species, alongside koi carp, Asiatic black bears, and spotted deer. Starting from the Five-Color Pond where around 500 koi swim, visitors can observe dozens of bears playfully interacting. Elegant spotted deer can also be seen up close.MoreLess

   

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   Gobok Nature Park

   고복자연공원

   Along the park, a plaza and an outdoor sculpture park created by Professor Kang Tae-sung of Ewha Womans University's College of Fine Arts provide visitors with additional sights to enjoy. Many people visit especially during the summer vacation season when the outdoor swimming pool opens. The view overlooking the area from 'Minrakjeong Pavilion' at the midpoint is superb, and Gobok Nature Park during cherry blossom season is a hidden gem known only to a few.MoreLess

   

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   Kong Daebak

   콩대박

   Kong Daebak, a farm restaurant in Sejong, is a compound word formed from the local area name "Daebak-gol" and "kong" (soybeans) used to make tofu. It serves a farmhouse table prepared with care in hopes that guests enjoy good health and longevity through nutritious soybeans. Specializing in tofu and wild green dishes made with directly cultivated produce and eco-friendly local food, it offers a rustic and healthy meal, making it an excellent place to experience Hansik (Korean food), a prime example of slow food.MoreLess

   

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   Geumgang Nature Recreation Forest

   금강자연휴양림

   Geumgang Nature Recreation Forest preserves much of its pristine natural appearance, with broadleaf trees making up the majority of its forest. Entering the forest reveals a cool breeze and a view of the Geumgang River, the lifeline of Chungcheongnam-do, flowing gently below. Other attractions include a forestry museum, arboretum, greenhouse, animal village, wildflower garden, pond, and octagonal pavilion, making it ideal as the central region's premier forest recreation and nature education space.MoreLess

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