.0M 30355 2022-12-26
103, Seoin-ro 235beon-gil, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-952-7999
One of the eight scenic views of Seocheon, Maryang-ri Camellia Forest is designated as a Natural Monument. The lush forest covers an area of 8,265 ㎡ with the trees being nearly 500 years old. The best time to enjoy the camellias is from late March to early May. Dongbaekjeong Pavilion standing at the peak of the hill offers a beautiful view of the nearby Oryeokdo Island in the blue sea and is also a prime spot for taking in the sunset.
The western side of the forest has few remaining trees, but the eastern side is still lush with over 70 trees. While camellia trees typically grow to be 7 meters tall, the strong sea breeze has caused the trees in this forest to have a stunted growth of just 2 meters, as well as growing at a slant.
899.8M 9945 2020-02-12
56, Seoin-ro, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
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Maryang-ri on the western coast of Korea is a unique place where you can catch both the sunrise and sunset over the ocean. To celebrate this natural event, the Maryangpo Sunrise & Sunset Festival is held December 31 to January 1 every year. Visitors here will witness a very special miracle of nature, as they celebrate the old year and welcome in the new one.
1.5Km 23412 2024-02-22
318 Seoin-ro, Seo-myeon, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
041-951-7677
Seosan Hoegwan is a webfoot octopus specialty restaurant located right in front of the tidal flats. The webfoot octopus caught here, using conch shells to attract them, is exceptionally fresh and flavorful. Popular dishes include jukkumi cheolpan bokkeum (stir-fried webfoot octopus on hot iron plate) and jukkumi shabu shabu (webfoot octopus shabu-shabu) with the peak season lasting from February to early May. Additionally, various seafood dishes such as ureoktang (spicy rockfish stew), kkotgetang (spicy blue crab stew), and nakji tangtangi (chopped live octopus) are available. Nearby attractions include Seocheon Coastal Glamping Site and the beach.
2.4Km 16717 2021-08-12
130-3, Hongwon-gil, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-952-9525
Hongwonhang Port, located near Chunjangdae Beach, is a popular place for enjoying sea fishing and delectable meals of fresh raw fish. In addition to its culinary appeal, the port offers the picturesque scene of long stretches of shoreline guarded by two beacons in red and white. Hongwonhang Port has many fishing boats thanks to its small tidal range, resulting in a lively atmosphere and cheap sashimi prices.
Hongwonhang Port, along with Gwangyanghang Port in Jeollanam-do, is the prime spot for gizzard shad. Each autumn the port holds the Gizzard Shad Festival, a festival that has plenty of events & delectable fish dishes. While at the festival, visitors are also encouraged to check out the Seocheon Museum of Marine & Natural History and Dongbaekjeong. The stuffed specimens at the museum are worth the visit and the view of Maryang Port from atop the museum is unbelievable.
3.9Km 42846 2022-08-03
20, Chunjangdae-gil, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-951-9110
Chunjangdae Beach offers a gentle 1.5-degree slope and a thick grove of pine and acacia trees, making it popular as a summer vacation destination. A meeting plaza is located at the midpoint of the beach, and walking paths connect to nearby islands. At low tide, visitors can catch shellfish and flatfish in the mudflat. Nearby attractions include the Busa Sea Wall, Hongwonhang Port, and Camellia Grove in Maryang-ri.
11.7Km 15764 2019-10-04
78, Yeollinbada 1-gil, Ungcheon-eup, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Muchangpo Beache Palace Spa has a variety of facilities including Spa Santorino, a couple’s spa, a therapeutic foot massage spa, a pine tree leaf spa, a rooibos spa, an outdoor swimming pool (1.2m deep, 25m long), sun beds, and beach parasols.
The pine tree spa is good for boosting blood circulation, relieving nerve pain, and reducing stress, while the rooibos spa is said to reduce pain, fever, and allergy symptoms.
12.4Km 37886 2024-06-05
10 Yeollinbada 1-gil, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Muchangpo Beach was a military site during the Joseon dynasty and was the first beach to open on the west coast in 1928. The beach has a length of 1.5 kilometers and x_width of 50 meters. The water level is 1-2 meters and the water temperature is approximately 22 degrees Celsius. The surrounding pine forest is lush and beautiful. In particular, there is a fishing spot with a large rock formation in front of the beach. For one to two days each month, there is a phenomenon known as "Moses' Miracle," where the tides subside and reveal a 1.5-kilometer-long path in the middle of the sea. This mysterious sea road was thought to only appear during summer, however it was later revealed that it actually occurs every lunar month. In 1996, the beach was open to the general public.
The red lighthouse towering at the end of the long breakwater is as impressive as a picture. The pretty pensions right in front of the sandy beach add to the scenery. Also, Daecheonhang Port is a 20 minutes drive away, and there visitors can enjoy fresh seafood and grilled shellfish at an affordable price.
15.4Km 42079 2022-07-22
+82-41-953-2230
Surrounded by majestic pine trees, Huirisan Mountain boasts an outstanding landscape; there is a reservoir at the foot of the mountain. Upon climbing to the top of the mountain, visitor can overlook the scenic West Sea. There are also numerous attractions near Huirisan: Chunjangdae Beach, Geumgang River Banks, and Hansan Mosi Town (“Mosi” referring to “Ramie,” the predominant fabric used for traditional Korean clothing)
The top of the mountain (329m in x_height) is called Munsubong (or Munsu Peak). To the northwest of the Huirisan Pine Tree Recreational Forest is Saindae. Legend goes that four generals used to play there. Indeed, there is a cliff (140m in x_height) just below Saindae where they were believed to do chin-ups. Naturally, people call the area Teokgeolijang (Chin-Up Spot). Traces of Munsusa Temple still remain below Munsubong although it was said to have been destroyed by a huge number of bedbugs. 500m from Munsubong to the south, horse riding trails of the four generals are dotted along the ridge; Malttongbawi (Horse Dung Rock), resembling horse droppings, is 500m from the peak to the southeast.
Below Munsubong are four large peaks where the four generals lived and 100 small rocks beneath them that were home to low ranking men commanded by the generals. Because of their unique shapes, those rocks form a scenic sight while hiking in Huirisan.
15.9Km 42429 2021-06-02
408-54, Nampobangjoje-ro, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-932-2023
Although called Jukdo Island, the island today is technically not an island as it has been connected to the mainland since the construction of Nampo Embankment in 1999. Along the entrance of the island are many fresh hoe (sliced raw fish) restaurants lining the street. This unpopulated fishing island is also called Daeseom (Bamboo Island) for its dense groves of bamboo trees.
16.0Km 0 2024-04-01
408-52 Nampobangjoje-ro, Nampo-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Sanghwawon is a traditional Korean garden that was created to protect Jukdo's natural environment. The name bears the meaning "reverence for harmony." A covered corridor of 1 kilometer in length surrounds the island, and it is said to be the longest in the world. Sanghwawon has various facilities, including the Uigokdang Shrine believed to have been built in the early Joseon dynasty, a hanok village, Panseok Plaza, and Sky Garden. Panseok Plaza is made of black sandstones, a specialty of Boryeong. With the x_height of a three-story building, Sky Garden offers a sunset view over the West Sea from high above.
Sanghwawon also has an accommodation facility with about 20 rooms decorated in a modern style, and is situated in a high location, so guests can admire the beautiful scenery of Sanghwawon outside the room. After the show "Young Actors' Retreat (2022)" was aired, the accommodation became popular as the place where the celebrities stayed.