Gongju Forest Recreation Village

The Chungnam History Museum is a museum with modern and contemporary historical materials and living folk items from the Joseon Dynasty.

The Royal Tomb and Royal Tomb of King Muryeong of Gongju were accidentally excavated in 1971 while undergoing drainage work, and they were excavated in complete condition, retaining their original appearance 1,500 years ago.

It is named because it is a place where many storks live because pine trees are stretched over the rock, and in one theory, it is also called the "Annex Rock" because sinners were dragged to the front of the rock by wearing anti-locks (a sword put on their necks) and executed. It is the place where Catholics who were tortured during the persecution of Catholics in the late Joseon Dynasty but did not worship until the end were executed and martyred.

Museum housing many of the actual artefacts recovered from King Muryeong's tomb. The treasures are unusual in that they are primarily metalcrafts, including pottery, swords, jewelry crafted from gold, silver and burnt-wood and some excruciatingly uncomfortable looking pairs of bronze shoes. Upstairs a second exhibit focuses on the ancient culture of South Chungcheong Province.

Seonhwadang was the administrative hall where the provincial governor (Chungcheong-do magistrate) of the Joseon era carried out official duties. It is a traditional wooden government building reconstructed near the Gongju National Museum area. The building is fronted with eight bays and four bays in depth, in the style of traditional Korean official architecture. Over time, it was relocated and restored multiple times to preserve its historic character. Today, Seonhwadang serves as a cultural heritage site and is designated as a local cultural property.

Mir Island is a scenic islet in the Geum River within Gongju, known for its riverside vegetation and seasonal photo spots. In autumn, the island is especially famous for pink muhly grass and reeds that adorn its banks. Visitors can stroll along paths connecting the riverbank and enjoy vistas of Gongsanseong Fortress across the water. The island serves both as a peaceful nature spot and as part of the urban riverside park system. Its gentle landscapes and photogenic plantings make it a favorite among local visitors and photographers alike.