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De facto administrative capital of South Korea
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Sejong (세종) is South Korea's central administrative capital city. It is a planned new city in the center of Chungcheong Province, established for the purpose of dispersing government agencies and developing the central region.
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밀마루전망대
A 9-story observatory with a 360 degrees overview of the Sejong City.
독락정
This historic pavilion was built in 1437. It is a cultural heritage site.
우주측지관측센터
An operating observatory with exhibits about South Korea involvement in astronomy and space.
국립세종수목원
National Arboretum of Sejong is an organization established to preserve and utilize forest biological resources in the temperate central region. Consisting of 22 gardens, 4548 plant species are preserved. A variety cultural events are also held throughout the seasons.
베어트리파크
Beartree Park is a zoo and arboretum where you can see animals such as Asiatic black bears and brown bears, and flowers and trees. More than 100 Asiatic and brown bears and 1,000 kinds of plants can be seen.
대통령기록관
It is an institution that collects and preserves documents, photos, videos, and furniture left by previous presidents and provides services for the public to use.
정부세종청사 옥상정원
With an area about 3.6 km long and the size of 12 football fields, it is the world's largest rooftop garden that connects 15 government buildings. The rooftop garden has 1.44 million plants of 310 species, and space by plant theme, with a variety of tree species.
고복자연공원
It is a park built around the Gobok reservoir. In the middle of the reservoir, there is a pavilion called "Minrakjeong(민락정)" where can see the scenery.
세종시립민속박물관
Collect, study, and exhibit folk materials. Aiming to record life, folklore, culture, and art, it has a collection of more than 11,000 artifacts.
세종 호수공원
It is the largest artificial lake park in Korea with an average depth of 3 meters. There are five artificial islands decorated by themes, and trails and bicycle paths are created along the lake.
뒤웅박 고을
Dweeungbark Village was created to inherit the traditional fermented sauces, and various exhibitions and experiences are prepared.
금강보행교, 이응다리
It is the longest walking-only bridge in Korea, and the circumference was set at 1446 m in commemoration of 1446 when King Sejong the Great spread the Hangul. The upper floor is used for walking and the lower floor for bicycles.
조천 벚꽃길
As one of the three cherry blossom paths in Sejong, cherry blossoms are spread along the water path that flows between Jochiwon-eup and Osong-eup.
국립세종도서관
Since its opening in 2013, National library of Korea, Sejong has hosted a variety of cultural events, exhibitions, and lectures. In addition, visitors can experience regular policy academies, book concerts, and exhibitions.
세종중앙공원
It is a park consisting of the Jangnamdeul Plaza for various festivals and events, a complex sports facility where you can enjoy sports, a family leisure forest where you can enjoy leisure as a family, and a family art forest where you can hold small cultural events.
세종한글축제
It is a citizen-participating urban culture festival with a variety of attractions and entertainment under the theme of "Hangul, Science, and Music" centered on King Sejong and talent in the Sejong era.
조치원복숭아축제
It is a festival designed to help peach farmers secure sales channels, and consists of programs that can be enjoyed not only during the day but also at night under the theme of "Fresh Jochiwon Peach."
세종낙화축제
It is a night festival that originated from the traditional Korean ritual, Nakhwa, which means falling flame. Nakhwa is a ritual of hanging Nakhwa Peak from branches, poles, or strings to blow away the negative energy while enjoying the shape and sound of the falling fireworks. The Nakhwa Festival promotes the unique intangible heritage of the region and allows people to enjoy high-quality cultural performances together. Held in May every year.
세종 빛 축제
The Sejong City Light Festival, which was first held in 2023, is the representative winter festival of Sejong held in December, with various light sculptures and photo zones set up around Iungdari and waterside parks. Various performances and events held in the Christmas season, from December 22 to 25, and a countdown fireworks show for the New Year also held.
세종 전의 조경수 묘목축제
Sejong Jeonui Landscape Tree Nursery Festival(세종 전의 조경수 묘목축제), 16-8 Manse-gil, Jeonui-myeon. Held every March. A local spring festival celebrating Jeonui's landscape tree and nursery industry. Visitors can see and purchase various trees and plants, participate in gardening and craft activities, and enjoy performances and other family-oriented programs. The festival also features free tree giveaways.
장원갑칼국수
It is a restaurant with a good menu composition, and has a large parking space, so it is accessible.
당미소
It is a popular Korean restaurant with Korean beef hot pot using shiitake mushrooms and beef ribs.
산장가든
It is a Korean restaurant where charcoal ribs are popular.
밥상차려주는집
It is a famous restaurant in Sejong City, which is famous for various Korean table menus.
빠스타스
The restaurant has a wide variety of menus that reinterpret authentic Italian cuisine in a modern way.
부강옥
It's a restaurant that's been selling sundae for three generations. It won the Blue Ribbon Award, and sometimes there's waiting.
진성민속촌
It is a restaurant with bone meat hangover soup and gamjatang as its main menu.
온기
Brunch cafe with a comfortable atmosphere. It features a white and clean interior.
충남순대
Chungnam Sundae is a popular sundae gukbap restaurant located in Geumnam-myeon. With a good waiting system, visitors can enter relatively quickly, and visit conveniently by using a nearby public parking lot.
아리에떼
A brunch restaurant serving pizza, pasta, salad and sandwich brunch menus. Featuring baby chairs, it can also be visited with infants.
몰튼버터
Bakery offering a variety of breads and pastries, including its signature Molten Butter bread.
초이한옥카페
Choi Hanok Cafe is a large three-story cafe located in Janggun-myeon, where you can use the second-floor space when you are accompanied by a dog.
이도커피 세종호탄점
Leedo Coffee Sejong Hotan Branch is a large cafe located in Geumnam-myeon, and offers a variety of drinks such as coffee menu, seasonal fruit juice, and herbal tea.
메모리팩토리
Memory Factory features a cozy atmosphere and spacious space. Coffee is available in a variety of choices, from hand drip to signature drinks.
커피D
There are plenty of coffee menus and bakeries, Salted Cream Latte and Condensed Milk Latte are popular menus, and the combination of soft cream and strong coffee is impressive.
룩백
The menu is diverse, ranging from brewing specialty coffees to non-coffee beverages, with the Matcha Shot Green Spanner and Americano being especially popular.
빈스텔라
It features a large space and a variety of seating composition, and there are plenty of menu options such as handmade tea and seasonal drinks to satisfy various tastes.
프랭크커핀바 세종점
Café decorated with low saturation furniture. Frank coffee (cream coffee), croffle are popular.
풍류다방
A cafe with a view of the Geumgang River. Almost all tables are in a position with a view of the river, and it's easy to get by car because it's on the side of the road.
단콩
Woodton Interiors Cafe located near the Sejong Campus of Korea University. Coffee and black tea with salt cream are the signature menus.
카페비일상
A spacious and pleasant second-floor cafe with terrace seating.
라포레스타
A large cafe located near the Sejong Civic gymnasium and the Gobok Reservoir. It has a garden and exclusive use parking lot.
라운지46
Wine Lounge Bar. Located on the 46th floor, you can drink wine while looking at the panoramic view of Sejong.
리파인 세종나성점
A pub where you can enjoy fusion Korean cuisine and Korean traditional liquor. Tasting alcohol before purchase is available.
평화로운집 세종 나성점
A Japanese-style bar. The most recommended menu is seasonal seafood and fish cake soup.
무지개맥주 세종나성점
A franchise pub with a variety of reasonably priced dishes. It features a rainbow umbrella decoration on the ceiling.
모미지 세종나성점
A Japanese style bar where can taste fresh seafood dishes. They have individual rooms, so it's good to talk privetly.
이자카야 오늘
Japanese-style izakaya bar. Seafood and chicken karate are popular among customers, and group reservations for two to four people or more are available.
코트야드 바이 메리어트 세종
This hotel has quiet and cozy rooms, seasonal food and lounge areas, and has a panoramic view of Sejong Lake Park and the city center.
베스트웨스턴플러스호텔세종
Upscale. Near Government Complex.
청벽비발디펜션
You can see Cheongbyeoksan Mountain and Geumgang River here, and it is easy as a place for group meetings.
프라이빗풀빌라 DMZ
There are various facilities such as private pools.
갤러리모텔
It is located 5 minutes away from Sejong Express Intercity Bus Terminal and provides a clean and comfortable rest area.
구공스테이
It is a pool villa stay on the 4th floor, which consists of a play area on the 3rd floor, a large swimming pool, and a rooftop terrace on the 4th floor. Each room (Sejong Stay, Anon Stay, Goeun Stay) is registered and managed as an individual operator.
뉴세종모텔
Each room has a different interior so that visitors can feel a new atmosphere, all rooms have computer internet and Wi-Fi zones, and you can watch Netflix (account required) with a wall-mounted TV of 42 inches or more.
세종전통시장
Opened since 1931, the 320-store market has vendors that sell local and nearby food, fruit, seafood, household goods and clothing.
세종대평시장
A permanent market has been opened since the great flood in 1946, and 69 stores exist. In addition, there are many cultural resources such as the nearby Baekro habitat and Geumgang Natural Recreation Forest.
전의왕의물시장
It was opened in 1946 and has about 70 stores. In addition, there are many tourism and cultural resources nearby.
부강전통시장
It was opened in 1964 and has about 60 stores. The number of market users is estimated to be about 300.
By bus
In the case of Seoul, Seoul Gyeongbu Terminal is the only terminal with a bus route to Sejong.
By plane
The nearest airport with commercial flights is Cheongju International Airport. Using the B3 bus from Cheongju Airport, it takes about an hour to get to Sejong Express Intercity Bus Terminal.
By car
Sejong is located near the Gyeongbu Expressway (No. 1) and Cheonan–Nonsan Expressway (No. 25). From Seoul, it takes around 2~3 hours by car depending on traffic.
By bicycle
It is convenient to ride a bicycle due to the characteristics of bicycle-only roads everywhere and comfortable parking due to bicycle parking in all directions.
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