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Taean Taeeulam Hermitage (태을암(태안))

Taean Taeeulam Hermitage (태을암(태안))

12.3Km    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.

Anmyeondo Island (안면도)

Anmyeondo Island (안면도)

15.4Km    2024-03-15

149 Jangteo-ro, Anmyeon-eup, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-673-3081

Anmyeondo Island is the sixth-largest island in Korea. Originally part of the mainland, it became an island after a canal was constructed to improve grain transportation. In 1970, a bridge reconnected it to the mainland. It is renowned for hosting Korea's only maritime national park. The island boasts fourteen beaches and the Anmyeondo Recreation Forest. It is also recognized for the "Population of Golden Rain Trees," designated as a Natural Monument.

Jade Resortel (제이드리조텔)

Jade Resortel (제이드리조텔)

15.5Km    2025-01-07

69, Sinjindo-gil, Geunheung-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-674-4999

Jade Resortel is located in Anheung Port, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, which is packed with peaceful and tranquil places. As the hotel is surrounded by beautiful scenery and the sea, guests can enjoy a tidal flat and fishing experiences, swimming at the beach, and a sightseeing cruise around the nearby islands. The hotel’s view of the sunset over the western coast is sure to be an unforgettable moment for guests. Taean’s seasonal food items include webfoot octopus and blue crabs in spring; long-legged octopus and carp in summer; jumbo shrimp and gizzard shads in autumn; and cubed snailfish soup and fresh oysters in winter.

Bangpo Beach (방포해수욕장)

16.6Km    2024-02-22

29-1 Bangpo 1-gil, Anmyeon-eup, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Bangpo Beach, situated on Anmyeondo Island, faces the Yellow Sea and features a gently sloping fine sand shoreline, perfect for both swimming and strolling. It is renowned for housing golden rain trees, designated as a Natural Monument of Korea. Central to the tidal flat are Halmibawi and Harabibawi Rocks. An observatory nearby provides splendid sea views, and Bangpo Port is a source of fresh seafood from the Yellow Sea.

Haebial Pool Villa [Korea Quality] 해비알풀빌라 [한국관광 품질인증]

Haebial Pool Villa [Korea Quality] 해비알풀빌라 [한국관광 품질인증]

16.6Km    2023-05-23

29, Bangpo 1-gil, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-10-5377-4900

Haebial Pool Villa is a pension on Anmyeondo Island, Taean, Chungcheongnam-do. Passing behind the accommodation is Noeul-gil, one of Taean’s famous coastal trails, where guests can take long walks through beautiful coastal woodland; while in front of the pension is Bangpo Beach and the blue West Sea, where guests can enjoy beach life, sea bathing, and spectacular sunsets. There is a convenience store on the first floor.

Bangpo Susan (방포수산)

17.1Km    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)

17.4Km    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)

17.4Km    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)

17.4Km    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 Palbongsan Mountain (팔봉산(서산))

Seosan Palbongsan Mountain (팔봉산(서산))

17.5Km    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.”