Iksan City Invites Spring Walks... 'Baekje Royal Palace Trail'

Iksan City Wanggoduk History Museum introduced the "Baekje Royal Palace Trail," where visitors can enjoy the atmosphere of spring. Provided by Iksan City

The Iksan City Wangdo History Museum introduced the 'Baekje Royal Palace Trail,' where visitors can enjoy the tranquil heritage of Baekje while experiencing the atmosphere of spring.

The Baekje Royal Palace Trail is centered around the Wanggung-ri Historic Site, established by King Mu of Baekje over 1,400 years ago. It offers an opportunity to enjoy history, culture, and nature all at once. The Wangdo History Museum guides visitors through three themed walking courses, starting from Baekje Square.

Course 1, 'Taste of Profound History,' is a section of about 1.5 kilometers (approximately 22 minutes), connecting the Royal Palace Pagoda with the Workshop Path. As you pass the Five-story Stone Pagoda, Baekje Garden, the former Pavilion Site, and the Workshop Site, you can observe the artistry and traces of daily life from the Baekje era.

Course 2, 'Taste of Simple Relaxation,' is a short walking trail of about 800 meters (approximately 15 minutes), connecting the Royal Palace Pagoda and the Garden Path. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the tranquil Baekje Garden, passing by the Main Hall site and the stone pagoda.

Course 3, 'Taste of Neat Completion,' follows the outer palace wall for approximately 1.6 kilometers (around 24 minutes), starting from the Central Gate site and circling the palace perimeter via the East, North, and West Gate sites, allowing visitors to appreciate the scale of the royal palace. For those seeking a longer walk, there is also a trail of about 3 kilometers (around 40 minutes) from Baekje Square to the Godo-ri Standing Stone Buddha.

In particular, along the trail are various historical sites where the traces of Baekje can be felt, such as the Main Hall site where King Mu handled state affairs, the inverted-U-shaped waterway, the Pavilion site, and the Workshop site, adding to the enjoyment of the walk.

Combining a walk along the Baekje Royal Palace Trail with a visit to the Baekje Royal Palace Museum makes for an even richer spring outing.

The museum features permanent exhibition halls as well as an ICT Experience Center, a 3D Video Room, a Baekje Royal Palace Virtual Experience Center, and a Relic Excavation Experience Room, all operated as interactive historical spaces where families can enjoy various experiences together.

The roof tile imprinted with the 'Subu' stamp, unearthed during excavation, is a representative artifact demonstrating that this location was once the capital of Baekje. It can be seen firsthand at the Baekje Royal Palace Museum.

An official from the Iksan City Wangdo History Museum stated, "Even just a brisk walk for 30 to 60 minutes can greatly benefit your health. We hope that this spring, you will not only look after your well-being by walking the Baekje Royal Palace Trail, but also experience the history and charm of the Baekje Royal Palace."

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