Sejong Travel Guide

Haneulgwasonamu (Translation: Sky and Pine Tree) is a Western restaurant with a cozy interior and a large front yard. The restaurant itself is big enough to hold group gatherings, and also has free Wi-Fi.

Hangnimsa Temple was built to serve Buddhist nuns. While its origin is unknown, it is said to have been built undernear the Hakbawi Rock on Seohaksan Mountain about 600 years ago. The temple had deteriorated over time, but was rebuilt in April 1965 and renamed Anyangsa. The name changed again to Hangnimsa after the Daeungjeon Hall and the dormintory were rebuilt in 1985.  

Jeonui Hyanggyo Confucian School is thought to have been built in 1413 during the 13th year of King Taejong’s reign. The School features a simple spatial arrangement with only Myeongnyundang and Daeseongjeon Study Halls, each with three gates in the front. Outside the western wall of Myeongnyundang Hall is Sujiksa Temple. Several books - Jaeimnok (24cm×34cm), Seonan ( 28cm×43cm), several texts on rituals, and Eojeyuneum (22cm×35cm, 1782-1783), which was published in 1782 (6th year of King Jeongjo’s reign) and 1783, have been found at Jeonui Hyanggyo.

Located in Sejong Special Self-Governing City, the Sejong Culture & Arts Center is a multi-purpose cultural space for performances and exhibitions. It offers various creative opportunities for local artists as well as a place to enjoy culture and arts for local residents. The center features a performance stage with 870 seats and exhibition rooms.

Sanjang Garden is a Korean barbecue restaurant specializing in dwaeji galbi (marinated pork ribs), which is grilled over sutbul (hot charcoal). A popular side dish menu item is the dongchimi guksu (noodle with watery radish kimchi) that goes well with galbi.

Wondumak is a Korean restaurant specializing in hot soups. Popular menu items include minmul saeutang (spicy fresh water shrimp soup), megi maeuntang (spicy catfish soup), and tojong dakdoritang (chicken hot pot). The restaurant also offers fantastic views of the Gobok Reservoir.