Iksan: what to see and do

Known for

• Wanggung-ri Site, a Baekje palace ruin, UNESCO-listed
• Mireuksa Temple Site, with Korea's oldest stone pagoda
• Agape Garden, a landscaped garden

What to do

Walk the grounds of Wanggung-ri, where a five-story stone pagoda stands among the ruins, then see the Mireuksa site nearby. Add Agape Garden for a gentler green stop.

Tip: Iksan Station is a major KTX stop, so it is easy to add to a Jeonju or Gunsan trip. Both ruins are outdoors, so pick a dry day.

From Seoul: KTX 1 h 30

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