Seosan Gayasan Mountain (가야산(서산))
17.5Km 2022-11-17
Sansu-ri, Seosan-si, Chuncheongnam-do
+82-41-662-2113
Gayasan Mountain has easy and enjoyable hiking trails connecting Gayabong Peak, the main peak, with other peaks and mountains, namely Wonhyobong Peak (677 m), Ogyangbong Peak (621.4 m), Illaksan Mountain (521.4 m), Sujeongbong Peak (453 m), and Sangwangsan Mountain (307.2 m). The trails are as easy and suitable for all hikers including the elderly and young hikers. A distant view of the west sea is even visible from the top of the mountain. Gayasan Mountain offers amazing scenery all year round, most notably in spring when azaleas, royal azaleas, and an array of wildflowers are in full bloom.
The mountain also contains the Seosan Rock-carved Buddha Triad (National Treasure), which is considered the best rock-carved Buddha from the Baekje period. The mountain is also home to Bowonsa Temple Site, Gaesimsa Temple, and Illaksa Temple. With one National Treasure, six Treasures, and four cultural heritages preserved on the mountain, it is safe to say that Gayasan Mountain is the heart of Naepo Culture Zone (northwestern region of the province of Chungcheongnam-do), making the entire mountain a cultural asset.
Yanggoksa Shrine (양곡사)
18.0Km 2024-01-16
131-31 Hongnamseo-ro, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Yanggoksa Shrine is located in Yanggok-ri, Hongseong, and enshrines the memorial tablets of Han Won-jin, and his disciples Song Neung-sang, and Kim Han-rok. The shrine was built in 1772 to commemorate Han Won-jin, and then was later rebuilt in 1987 with the addition of Song Neung-sang and Kim Han-rok's memorial tablets.
Yeonpo Beach (연포해수욕장)
18.3Km 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.
Anmyeon Beach (안면 해수욕장)
18.7Km 2021-06-30
Jeongdang-ri, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-670-2691
Anmyeon Beach is a 10-minute drive away from Yeonyukgyo Bridge, located in southern Taean. The way to the beach is led by sceneries of mountains and rice paddies. Upon arrival, the view gets replaced with a wide-open sandy beach with small islets scattered across the ocean. Anmyeon Beach is also a popular site for rock fishing and catching clams and baby crabs at low tide.
Deoksungsan Mountain (덕숭산)
19.0Km 2021-06-30
Deoksan-myeon, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-339-8930
Deoksungsan Mountain is referred to as Chungcheong region's Geumgangsan Mountain for its beauty. Within Deoksungsan Mountain is Sudeoksa Temple, famous for its Daeungjeon Hall as the oldest surviving wooden building in Korea. The mountain's most prominent features are the oddly shaped rocks that are often compared to the shape of a human skull or a beast with its mouth wide open. Some of the most scenic points are Wonhyobong Peak, Seongmunbong Peak, and Haetaebawi Rock. Several Buddhist temples and cultural heritages occupy the mountain. The mountain is also a popular destination for family trips thanks to its short hiking course and Deoksan Hot Springs.
Hongseong Namdang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival (홍성남당항 대하축제)
19.0Km 2025-08-14
1-1 Namdanghang-ro 213beon-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-10-5433-8196
Namdang Port, located at the west end of Hongseong, is a famous west coast port known for its exceptional seafood. Surrounded by the clean waters of Cheonsuman Bay, Namdang Port is home to a wide array of sea life including blue crab, cockle and webfoot octopus. Namdang Port also draws throngs of visitors from early September to mid-October every year for the country’s largest Jumbo Shrimp Festival.
Hongseong Namdang Port Sea Trout Festival (홍성남당항 바다송어 전국 요리대회 및 수산물 소비촉진 행사)
19.0Km 2025-03-31
1-1 Namdanghang-ro 213beon-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-634-0104
Hongseong Namdang Port Sea Trout Festival celebrates the local spring-time catch of sea trout, a healthy food with a tasty flavor and chewy texture. During the festival, enjoy a range of activities including performances and catching barehanded fishing.
Namdang Port (남당항)
19.1Km 2024-06-05
Namdang-ri, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-630-1224
Namdang Port is a representative port on the West Coast. Known for having plenty of prawn, cockle, flat fish, rock fish and other types of seafood, the port draws visitors all year round. Cockles in particular are a local delicacy, usually enjoyed as cockle shabu shabu or charcoal-grilled cockle. A nearby attraction to visit is the bamboo grove of Jukdo Island
Sudeoksa Temple (수덕사)
19.2Km 2021-12-03
79, Sudeoksaan-gil, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-330-7700
Sudeoksa Temple, which has played an important role in the history of Korea’s Buddhism, is located at the foot of Deoksungsan Mountain. It was one of twelve temples from the Baekje Kingdom mentioned in Chinese historical records. There is no historical record of when the temple was founded but researchers believe it was founded sometime during the reign of King Wuideok (554-597).
The main building of Sudeoksa Temple, Daeungjeon Hall, was constructed in 1308 during the Goryeo dynasty. It was repaired four times between 1528 and 1803, but fortunately kept its original beauty. In addition to Daeungjeon Hall, Sudeoksa Temple houses many cultural treasures, such as the Three-story Stone Pagoda of Sudeoksa Temple.
Korea Traditional Architecture Museum (한국고건축박물관)
19.4Km 2022-08-18
543, Hongdeokseo-ro, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-337-5877
The traditional Korean architectures designated as valuable cultural assets scattered throughout the nation are on display at a one-tenth or one-fifth scale in this museum for the purpose of promoting and passing down the history of Korean architecture.
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