2019 JB LIFE! Magazine Spring Edition

Experience Jeonbuk
Be a king in Ipjeom-ri
Tomb Museum
Nature and culture in Ipjeom-ri
Words & Photos by Alexandra PrÉvÔt
The Ancient Tombs in Ipjeom-ri of Iksan are located
between Gunsan and Iksan, so you can reach them
with a city bus between the two cities. An empty
museum stands alone next to a lovely path. The path leads
to tombs from the fifth century (during the Baekje kingdom
period).
In this area, eighteen ancient tombs have been found with
relics inside. The relics are now visible inside the museum.
Among the relics found and on display inside the museum,
there are a gilt bronze crown, shoes, many kinds of pottery
(including beautiful celadon pottery), and jewelry. These relics
display historical exchanges with China (there are some
Chinese pots) and Japan (the crown is similar to a crown
found in Gumamoto, Japan). Displays throughout the museum
explain the history of Baekje with maps and interactive
games. Kids will have fun trying to rebuild an old pot. It is
like a 3D Puzzle with a historic background.
Outside of the museum, hike up the path a ways to enjoy a tour
of the tombs. The place is quite wild as it sits on the edge of a
forest. If you are lucky, you'll see a wild deer running between
the tombs. The air is fresh, and the flowers, greenery, and lack
of people give the place an historical atmosphere. Since the
location is not overly crowded (I’ve rarely encountered other
visitors here), you can stroll around the tombs and museum
like an ancient Baekje king.
Museum: 54501 전북 익산시 웅포면 입점고분길 80
FREE Admission
Open from 9am to 6pm
Contact : 063-859-4634
52 Jeonbuk Life Magazine / Spring 2019 • Issue 14