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Archaeological Site in Wanggung-ri [UNESCO World Heritage]
익산 왕궁리유적 [유네스코 세계문화유산] · Jeonbuk · Palaces & heritage
The Archaeological Site in Wanggung-ri, located in Wanggung-myeon, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, was a royal palace established during the reign of King Mu (600–641), the 30th king of Baekje, and later transformed into a temple. The Baekje royal palace was built on a low hill at the end of a ridge originating from Yonghwasan Mountain. According to findings from comprehensive excavation surveys conducted since 1989, it is a complex site that was constructed as a royal palace during the late Baekje period and used for a certain period; afterward, the important palace buildings were demolished, and a temple hall was built on the site.
| Type | Palaces & heritage |
|---|---|
| Region | Jeonbuk |
| Address | 666 Gungseong-ro, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do |
| Hours | Open 24 hr |
| Closed | N/A (Open all year round) |
| Parking | Available |
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- Oct 23, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Iksan Gukhwa Festival
- Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026Treasure Hunt Festival: Find the Gold Bars!
- Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026NS Food Festa
