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Bangpo Susan (방포수산)

12.7Km    2024-02-28

64, Bangpohang-gil, Anmyeon-eup, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Bangpo Susan serves hoe (sliced raw fish) made with fresh seafood chosen from the massive fish tanks in the shop. One can enjoy a robust meal with a small table charge, particularly the chewy texture of fresh hoe (sliced raw fish) and spicy maeuntang (spicy fish stew). Bangpo Susan is located between Kkotji Beach and Bangpo Port, where one can enjoy fresh hoe (sliced raw fish) with a view of the sea.

Kkotji Beach (꽃지해수욕장)

Kkotji Beach (꽃지해수욕장)

13.0Km    2024-11-08

Seungeon-ri, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-670-2691

Kkotji Beach, located in beautiful Anmyeon, features a 5 kilometer stretch of white sand, and attractions like Halbaebawi and Halmaebawi Rocks (Grandpa & Grandma Rocks). Halmaebawi Rock is said to have once been a real woman, Mido, who lived during the Silla period. Her husband was sent on business and never returned. Mido sat by the ocean every day waiting for his return, eventually turning into a stone. Further out to sea, there is a large rock, which naturally earned the nickname of Halbaebawi. Many visitors come to Kkotji Beach all year round to enjoy the beautiful view, and take walks along the beach. The sunset scenery has also become a favorite for photographers.

Korea Flower Park (코리아플라워파크)

Korea Flower Park (코리아플라워파크)

13.1Km    2024-10-29

400 Kkotjihaean-ro, Anmyeon-eup, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Korea Flower Park is located in Taean near Kkotji Beach, a famous sunset location. The park is beautiful with different flowers in bloom from spring to fall. The garden also hosts various flower festivals throughout the year to highlight the flowers in bloom.

Taean Tulip Park (태안 세계튤립꽃박람회)

Taean Tulip Park (태안 세계튤립꽃박람회)

13.1Km    2025-03-16

400 Kkotjihaean-ro, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-507-1497-5536

Taean Tulip Park presents the largest flower festival in Korea and offers excellent photo opportunities. The festival venue is divided into sections, which are decorated in different styles according to the annual theme, allowing visitors to enjoy the sight of colorful tulips among creative and fun backdrops.

Seosan Buseoksa Temple (부석사(서산))

14.0Km    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.

Anmyeondo Island Recreational Forest (안면도자연휴양림)

Anmyeondo Island Recreational Forest (안면도자연휴양림)

14.1Km    2020-06-09

3195-6, Anmyeon-daero, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-674-5019

Anmyeondo in Taean is home to a 100 year old pine tree forest that is special in Korea. The natural forest was managed by the royal family during the Goryeo Dynasty and since 1965 has been managed by the province of Chungcheongnam-do.

The Forest Exhibition Hall in Anmyeondo Recreational Forest displays the producing process of wood, the uses of wood, the forest’s worth, and more in an easy to comprehend manner. The Forest Cabin and Forest Recreation Center have a gas stove, cooking utensils, and shower facilities.

Island Resom Oasis Sunset Spa (아일랜드 리솜 오아식스 선셋스파)

14.4Km    2021-06-04

204, Kkotjihaean-ro, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-671-7000

Oasis Sunset Spa is located within Island Resom, an oceanview resort on Anmyeondo Island. The resort features an outdoor infinity pool and five other themed spas. The resort is the perfect venue to enjoy the sunset over Kkotji Beach.

Taeanhaean National Park (태안해안국립공원)

Taeanhaean National Park (태안해안국립공원)

14.6Km    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.

Jeonggane Baksok Nakjitang (정가네박속낙지탕)

Jeonggane Baksok Nakjitang (정가네박속낙지탕)

15.4Km    2024-02-26

6, Sudeung-gil, Taean-eup, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Jeonggane Baksok Nakjitang is a restaurant specializing in baksok nakjitang (gourd and octopus soup, steamed rice not included) and haemul kalguksku (noodle soup with seafood). Baksok nakjitang (gourd and octopus soup) is a folk dish of Taean, a soup made with octopus sourced from Taean’s tidal flats and calabash. This restaurant uses only the freshest octopus caught from Taean’s tidal flats, so the octopus remains chewy and tender even after boiling. Noodles can be added to the soup. Taean’s proximity to the sea and its extensive tidal flats make seafood from Taean plentiful and delicious.

Sinjindo Island (신진도)

Sinjindo Island (신진도)

15.7Km    2019-12-20

Sinjindo-ri, Geunheung-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-673-0006

Sinjindo Island is located at the end of Jeongjuk Peninsula in Sinjindo-ri, Geunheung-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do. The island has an area of 1.06 ㎢, and is 40 km away from Taean-gun and 1km away from Geunheung-myeon. People settled on the island after Manhocheon fortified the shore during the period of King Seongjong.