Chungnam & Daejeon Drive

Buyeo Seodong & Seonhwa Love Story Drive

A romantic drive following the Baekje love story of Prince Seodong and Princess Seonhwa through Buyeo's heritage sites.

(Please verify the exact route using a map app)

Course Overview

The love story of Seodong (King Mu) and Princess Seonhwa from Silla is a Baekje legend from Samguk Yusa. Buyeo has developed a themed tourist route based on this tale.

A romantic drive from Gungnammji through lotus parks and royal palace ruins to the Baengma River.

Section Highlights

Section 1: Gungnammji Lotus Park (approx. 5 km)

Admire lotus flowers at Gungnammji, the legendary meeting place of Seodong and Seonhwa.

Section 2: Royal Palace Ruins to Nakhwaam (approx. 8 km)

Pass through the Gwanbuk-ri ruins, then head to Nakhwaam cliff.

Section 3: Baengma Riverside (approx. 5 km)

Slow-drive along the riverside, watching the sunset.

Driving Tips

  • Perfect date drive course
  • Gungnammji night lighting is romantic (spring-autumn)
  • Buyeo lotus leaf rice is ideal for date dining
  • Baengma River cruise is less crowded in the afternoon

Course Info

Distance

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Duration

35 min

Difficulty

Easy

Region

Chungnam Buyeo

Best Season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May)🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov)

Nearby Attractions3 attractions

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Gungnammji PondViewpoint

Setting of the Seodong-Seonhwa legend, lotus park

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Nakhwaam CliffViewpoint

Cliff over Baengma River, scene of Baekje's tragic fall

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Baengma RiverViewpoint

Riverside walk and cruise

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