Gongju City's Royal Downtown Route 1 is advertised as approximately 2.9 km and 43 minutes, following Gongsanseong Fortress, Sanseong Market, Jungdong food street, Jemincheon Stream, Gamyeong-gil and the old Gongju township office. The route combines a heritage start, a market meal or café stop, a streamside walk and workshops on Gamyeong-gil, ending near the former government buildings. The 43-minute figure is the city's walking estimate, not a complete itinerary with meals, admission visits and rest.
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- Oct 17, 2026
Gongju Royal Downtown Route 1: fortress, market and food street
A city-recommended 2.9 km, roughly 43-minute walk with market stops.

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