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Saetbyeol Beach (샛별해수욕장)

Saetbyeol Beach (샛별해수욕장)

16.7Km    35167     2024-02-26

184-2 Saetbyeol-gil, Anmyeon-eup, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Saetbyeol Beach is situated on the western side of Anmyeondo Island. It features a balanced mix of sand and pebbles, offering a stunning view of the Yellow Sea and distant islands. Additionally, a glamping campground and nearby pensions provide accommodation options, allowing visitors to enjoy the scenic beauty of Korea's rural villages and fields.

Simyeondonggyegok Valley (Seongjugyegok Valley) (심연동계곡(성주계곡))

Simyeondonggyegok Valley (Seongjugyegok Valley) (심연동계곡(성주계곡))

16.9Km    44647     2024-02-21

Seongju-ri, Seongju-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Simyeondonggyegok Valley is a valley formed in an S-shape to the south of Seongjusan Mountain. The name "Simyeon" means deep pond. The landscape is picturesque, and visitors can enjoy forest bathing along the trail lined with pine trees. Even in the summer, the cool flowing water makes it an ideal destination for relaxation.

Hongseong Gujeoram Hermitage (구절암(홍성))

Hongseong Gujeoram Hermitage (구절암(홍성))

17.1Km    20050     2024-01-18

163 Geobuk-ro 218beon-gil, Guhang-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Gujeoram Hermitage is located within a bamboo forest on a small mountain. The pathway is winding, without any signs marking the way, but this adds to the charm.

Ongmasan Mountain (옥마산)

Ongmasan Mountain (옥마산)

17.1Km    0     2024-06-03

300 Changdong 1-gil, Nampo-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Ongmasan Mountain is located in the southern part of Boryeong with its highest point reaching 601 meters above sea level. Although the mountain encompasses the areas of Myeongcheon-dong and Nampo-myeon, it can easily be identified due to the transmission tower installed at the peak. The mountain's name is said to have derived from the legend of the last king of the Silla period and his horse that was hit with a jade arrow. The mountain has a paragliding center and a pine forest with rest spots. At the northern section of the summit, there is a pavilion that offers an excellent vista and Daeyeongsa Temple, renowned for its beautiful cherry blossoms in spring. Ongmasan Mountain can be reached by taking the National Roads 21 and 40, and other regional highways as well as expressways. Nearby attractions include Boryeong Mugunghwa Arboretum, Seongjusan Mountain, Seongjusan Recreational Forest, Boryeong Coal Museum, and Gaehwa Herb Land. 

Boryeong Coal Museum (보령석탄박물관)

Boryeong Coal Museum (보령석탄박물관)

17.1Km    9370     2019-03-18

508, Seongjusan-ro, Seongju-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-934-1902, +82-41-930-3566


Situated in Boryeong (Chungcheongnam-do), Boryeong Coal Museum focuses on the history of the coal industry and its importance. Its indoor and outdoor exhibition halls display a wide array of coal equipment employed to mine and carry coal. Visitors can also see a video depicting the coal mining process.

A reproduced mine is equipped with a tunnel (using the cold air from a closed mine) and decorated with photos on the wall of the tunnel. Reproducing the real process of coal mining, visitors may feel as if they are going up and down the mine, 400m underground. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (to 5 p.m. during the winter season); it is closed on Mondays.

Seongjusan Recreational Forest (성주산자연휴양림)

Seongjusan Recreational Forest (성주산자연휴양림)

17.3Km    62205     2022-12-27

57-228, Hwajanggol-gil, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-934-7133

Seongjusan Recreational Forest in Boryeong, Chungcheongnam-do is especially popular in spring because of its cherry blossoms and beautiful wildflowers. Also, the observatory 100 meters below the mountain peak (680 meters in elevation) offers a great view of Seongju-myeon and Oesan-myeon. Roundtrip hike to the peak takes approximately 2-3 hours.

Nearby tourist attractions include the Seongjusaji Temple site and a coal museum (15 minutes on foot), as well as Daecheon Beach and Muchangpo Beach (20-30 minutes by car).

Island Resom Oasis Sunset Spa (아일랜드 리솜 오아식스 선셋스파)

17.4Km    26923     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.

Taean Tulip Park (태안 세계튤립꽃박람회)

Taean Tulip Park (태안 세계튤립꽃박람회)

17.9Km    113622     2024-05-16

400, Kkotjihaean-ro, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-41-675-5533

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.

Sanghwawon (상화원)

Sanghwawon (상화원)

18.0Km    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.

Kkotji Beach (꽃지해수욕장)

Kkotji Beach (꽃지해수욕장)

18.1Km    25771     2022-07-29

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.