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Iksan Wanggungni Historic Site [UNESCO World Heritage]

익산 왕궁리유적 [유네스코 세계문화유산]

+82-63-859-4631~2
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666, Gungseong-ro, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do (전라북도 익산시 왕궁면 궁성로 666)

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Starting in 1989, archeologists undertook a 20-year-long excavation project at what is now known as the Wanggung-ni Historic Site. During excavation it was discovered that the area had been the site of the royal palace of King Muwang of the Baekje Dynasty from 600 to 640 AD.

After the passing of the king, several key buildings of the palace were dismantled and a temple was built. Even today, the outer wall of the royal palace can still be seen, standing as a testament to the site’s unique history. Relics found at the site serve as important documentation of the construction of the royal palace and the lifestyle of the king.
Significant discoveries at Wanggungni include 14 building sites (including Jeongjeon Hall where the king took care of political affairs and held ceremonial rituals), the site of the most impressive garden of the Baekje Dynasty, a ceramics workshop site, and remnants of a large palace restroom.

Utilization information

Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.

World Cultural Heritage

Capacity: 100 people
Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-859-4631~2
Parking: 60 parking spaces (10 large-sized cars / 50 small-sized cars)
Closed: [Every Monday, New Year's Day
Hours: 09:00~18:00

Updated 2017.01.15

Admission Fees

Free

Available Facilities

Pavilion, walking path, lecture room, drinking fountain, etc.

Restrooms

Available

Facilities for the Handicapped

Free wheelchairs rental services ( 2 available) / separate restrooms

Parking Fees

Free

Korean Info. Service

Available

Interpretation Services Offered

N/A

Reservation Info. for Foreigners

Website and phone reservation

Access

How to get here by subway or bus, with a map.

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[Bus]
From Jeonju Intercity Bus Terminal, take a bus to Geumma Terminal.
-Take Bus 41, 60, 61, 62, 63 or 64 to Geumma (금마) Terminal.

Or,

From Geumma Terminal, take Bus 65.
-Get off at Tap-ri (탑리) Bus Stop (3 stops).
-Walk straight for 557m.

666, Gungseong-ro, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do

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