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Taeanhaean National Park (태안해안국립공원)

Taeanhaean National Park (태안해안국립공원)

.0M    2022-09-06

9, Gwisil-gil, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-672-9738

Taeanhaean National Park includes nearly 130 islands in the area around Taean-gun, designated as a Slow City. The park has a picturesque landscape with beautiful beaches, rock formations, mountain peaks and sea cliffs. The area (328.99 ㎢) was designated as a national park in October 1978, and at present, nearly 250 different species of plants grow within its boundaries.

Taean Taeeulam Hermitage (태을암(태안))

Taean Taeeulam Hermitage (태을암(태안))

2.3Km    2021-07-30

78-132, Woni-ro, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-672-1440

Taeeulam Hermitage is well-known for Rock-carved Standing Buddha Triad, designated as National Treasure No. 307. Featuring gently smiling Buddhas, Taean’s Budda Triad has a unique formation with a smaller Bodhisattva figure set in the middle with two Buddha statues on the sides, being different from a typical triad which usually features a main Buddha in the middle surrounded by two Hyeopsi Bosal (Buddhist saint) on the sides.

Taeeulam Hermitage is located on the western coast, providing opportunities to interact with China and Chinese culture but this also allowed for frequent appearances of foreign raiders. With this geographical background, Taean was able to accept Chinese precedent culture earlier than other areas and established excellent Buddhist cultural relics.

Baekhwasan Mountain (Taean) (백화산(태안))

2.4Km    2025-01-17

41-2 Dongmun-ri, Taean-eup, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Baekhwasan Mountain, standing at 258 meters tall and located north of Taean, is relatively small, allowing for an easy climb. Its name, Baekhwa, is derived from the appearance of the snow-capped mountain, which resembles a white cloth draped over its peak. The mountain is rich in pine trees and rocks and is home to historical sites such as the Rock-carved Standing Buddha Triad in Dongmun-ri, and the Baekhwasanseong Fortress. A suspension bridge spans a cliff on the mountain, and the summit offers a spectacular view of the sunset.

Farm Kamille, Taean (팜카밀레)

Farm Kamille, Taean (팜카밀레)

6.6Km    2025-10-23

56-19 Uun-gil, Nam-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Farm Kamille combines the English word 'farm' with 'kamille,' derived from chamomile, a well-known herb. Farm Kamille, Taean is a farm garden that grows herbs, allowing visitors to enjoy their aroma. HERB RA Corporation, which was the first to import, produce and sell herbal teas in Korea, opened this farm garden based on its years of experience manufacturing and distributing herbal teas and herbal products. Farm Kamille, Taean, is the largest herbal tourist farm in the country, spanning approx. 39,600 square meters. It has various themed herb gardens: the Le Petit Prince (Little Prince) Garden, Rose Garden, Cake Garden, Lavender Garden, Kitchen Garden, Chamomile & Sage Garden, Event Garden, Romantic Garden, Water Garden, and Animal Garden. Additionally, there are accommodation facilities where you can get expansive views of the garden; and a herb shop where you can feel, experience, and purchase herb-related products made with ingredients produced in the garden. Furthermore, you can taste healthy and beautifully presented dishes made with various herbs grown at the farm and locally produced food ingredients cultivated using natural farming methods.
※ Pet-friendly Travel Information
- A playground where you can take a walk or play with your pet.
- Dog-friendly lodging facilities, swimming pool, and training facility are available.

Stay & Studio Yeoyeojae (스테이 앤드 스튜디오 여여재)

Stay & Studio Yeoyeojae (스테이 앤드 스튜디오 여여재)

7.9Km    2024-10-30

448 , Mongdae-ro, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-10-3223-1183

Stay & Studio Yeoyeojae is a two-story red brick pension located one kilometer from Mongsanpo Port in Taean. There are five guest rooms, including two-story rooms with ocean views and pet-friendly rooms. Guests can enjoy the calming view of the sea from the terrace of their rooms, and some rooms have a spacious balcony where they can enjoy glamping. Barbecue can be enjoyed at the barbecue site, or guests can take a 10-minute walk to Mongsanpo Beach to catch the sunset.

Mongsanpo Beach (몽산포해수욕장)

Mongsanpo Beach (몽산포해수욕장)

8.5Km    2022-08-03

65-27, Mongsanpo-gil, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-670-2691

Mongsanpo Beach, part of Taeanhaean National Park, stretches 18 kilometers southwest of Seosan, 9 kilometers south of Taean and along the west coast of the Nammyeon Peninsula. Mongsanpo's white sand beach is around 3 kilometers long and has a 5 degree tilt. The water is 1~2 meters deep with an average temperature of 22 degrees Celsius.

The beach is surrounded by a dense forest of pine trees. The pine tree forest along the beach serves as a good auto-camping location to enjoy some fresh air and the natural beauty of the surroundings. During low tide, the muddy sediments deposited by the tide provide a place where people come to catch clams and mud crabs or as a field trip for children to learn the mudflat ecosystem.

A 1-kilometer drive in the western direction while passing through the spectacular pine tree tunnel brings visitors to Mongdaepogu Port where a number of fishing boats are docked. Near the port, there are a number of small seafood eateries to enjoy freshly sliced raw fish at reasonable prices.

Yeonpo Beach (연포해수욕장)

Yeonpo Beach (연포해수욕장)

9.6Km    2022-08-04

43 , Yeonpo 2-gil, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-670-2114

Located on the Taean Coast, Yeonpo Beach has been a popular vacation spot since 1972. Yeonpo Beach is long and curved, providing a magnificent scenery. It is famous for having the longest period of seasonal operation in the country thanks to its relatively high water temperature as a result of the warm currents. The pine groves and oddly shaped rocks along the coastline make for a fine view.

Seosan Palbongsan Mountain (팔봉산(서산))

Seosan Palbongsan Mountain (팔봉산(서산))

9.8Km    2021-04-30

Yanggil-ri, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-662-2004

Palbongsan Mountain stretches out like a folding screen and stands high with great spirit. It is known that the mountain was named Palbong (“eight peaks” in Korean) because of its eight peaks standing in a row. There are actually nine peaks, but the smallest was not included. Legend says the smallest weeps over its exclusion at the end of every December. The third peak is the highest, standing at 362 meters with a beautiful view and crisp air, making it ideal for hiking (3-hour course) and resting at the top. There is another mountain of the same name in Hongcheon, so this mountain is usually referred to as “Seosan Palbongsan.”

Grumpyhouse pension / 그람피하우스

Grumpyhouse pension / 그람피하우스

10.1Km    2025-03-31

1110-30, Anmyeon-daero, Nam-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-10-5588-6653

Located on the hills to observer Cheongbo beach, the Grumpy house is as beautiful as the house in fairy tales. There are as many as fourteen units of beautiful houses with yellow rooftops on white walls. It makes you feel like being in the village once told of in a fairly tale. Each room is named after white snow princess or dwarfs. Every guest room is a standalone type. Inside, it is also very pretty and clean. Dual floor structure, cozy decorations, clean rest rooms, modern kitchens are the main factors for high satisfactions among visitors. The walkaway leading from the Grumpy house to the nearby forests is very easy to walk on. The scenic view of sea from the grass garden which is very well managed is also stunning. When making a reservation, you can get kids tents, sea mud field try tools rental, sea fishing tools. Also available are ATV-survival game discounts, Anmyoendo Jurassic park discount(20%), drip coffee from the café. It is very close to Choengpodae beach, Dalsanpo, Mongsanpo, Cheongsan plantation, Mageompo, nature world, Anmyoendo Jurassic park, Shrimp and crab bridges. It is about 25 minutes to Gotji beach of Anmyeondo and 30 minutes to Manripo beach.

Seosan Buseoksa Temple (부석사(서산))

11.7Km    2024-12-03

243 Buseoksa-gil, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-662-3824

Located on Dobisan Mountain in Seosan, Chungcheongnam-do, Buseoksa Temple was built by the Great Monk Uisang in 677, the 17th year of King Munmu of Silla, and was later rebuilt by Great Monk Muhak during the Joseon dynasty. The temple houses eight seated Buddha statues and attracts many visitors due to its magnificent surrounding scenery.