Seosan Munsusa Temple (문수사(서산))

8.7 Km 20688 2020-01-16

201, Munsugol-gil, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-663-3925

The exact founding date of Munsusa Temple is unknown because there are no official records that have been discovered. The temple is estimated to date back to the Goryeo dynasty due to a prayer found in 1973 at the Gilt-bronze Seated Buddha in the temple’s Geungnaksiljeon Hall dated 1346. Around 600 items were discovered along with the prayer, including unbleached ramie cloth, a short-sleeved gown, rice, and barley. Munsunsa has the tranquil atmosphere of a mountain temple. When spring arrives, cherry blossom flowers and wild flowers bloom across the mountain and the nearby cattle farm call to mind a traditional Korean painting.

Munsusa Temple's Geungnaksiljeon Hall is a beautiful building constructed in the Jusimpo style (the column brackets placed only on top of the columns) combined with Dapo style (the column brackets placed between columns as well as on top of the columns). It is designated as Chungcheongnam-do Tangible Cultural Property No. 13. Inside the gorgeously and majestically carved hall are many relics including Gilt-bronze Seated Buddha, Samsebulsang statues (statues of Buddhas of Three Times (past, present and future)), Nahansang statues (statues of disciples of Buddha), and various portraits of Buddha.

The Gilt-bronze Seated Buddha (x_height: 70cm, length between knees: 50cm) was created in 1346. It is a fine example of late Goryo dynasty style Buddha statue along with Gilt-bronze Seated Bhaisajyaguru Buddha of Janggoksa Temple (Treasure No.337).

Deoksungsan Mountain (덕숭산)

9.0 Km 7356 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.

Rock-carved Buddha Triad in Yonghyeon-ri, Seosan (서산 용현리 마애여래삼존상)

9.0 Km 37513 2020-03-27

65-13, Maaesamjonbul-gil, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-660-2538

Seosan Maaesamjonbul (Rock-Carved Buddha Triad) is carved into a huge rock cliff at the entrance to Bowonsa Temple at Gayasan Mountain. The Rock-Carved Buddha was discovered in 1958, and is considered the oldest and one of the most outstanding Buddha rock carvings in Korea.

Standing Buddha stands in the center, the cross-legged Buddha is to the right, and Standing Bodhisattva is on the left. The main Buddha, Yearaeipsang (Standing Buddha) is 2.8m high.

All sculptures carved in the middle of Baekje (6th century) are called "Baekje's Smile," named for their trademark bright smiles. The appearance of the smile changes depending on the direction of the sunlight, so these statues were designated as National Treasure No. 84. The best time to see the smile is from 9-11 a.m.

The location, an important site along a key transportation route from China to Baekje, is on the way to Buyeo from the Taean peninsula. The masterful work represents the active interchange of culture with China during that time period.

Sudeoksa Temple (수덕사)

9.3 Km 28645 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.

Himart - Seosan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 서산점)

9.8 Km 0 2024-04-22

3374, Seohae-ro, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

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Seosan Kkotgejang (서산꽃게장)

9.9 Km 21041 2024-03-04

92 Hanmaeum 5-ro, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
041-665-8829

Seosan Kkotgejang specializes in preparing blue crabs harvested from the Seohae Coast using traditional methods. They offer both ganjang kkotgejang (soy sauce marinated blue crab) and yangnyeom kkotgejang (spicy marinated blue crab). The ganjang kkotgejang is prepared by marinating fresh crabs with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and other seasonings, resulting in a savory and flavorful taste. The yangnyeom kkotgejang is marinated with a seasoning mixture primarily consisting of chili pepper powder. They also serve dishes like ureok jeotguk (salted rockfish soup) and yeongyang gulbap (nutritious oyster rice). Seosan is known for its bay, providing an ideal habitat for blue crabs.

E-Mart - Seosan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 서산)

9.9 Km 0 2024-04-22

3685, Seohae-ro, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

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Onyun Private Villa [Korea Quality]온연 프라이빗 빌라[한국관광 품질인증]

10.3 Km 0 2023-05-23

69-5, Oncheondanji 1-ro, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-337-1888

Onyun Private Villa is a hot-spring stay in Deoksan Hot Spring Complex, Yesan, Chungcheongnam-do. The villa is rented out as a single house, and has an open-air hot-spring bath on the terrace - a perfect place to sooth away fatigue.

Seosan Hotel Aria [Korea Quality] / 서산아리아호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

10.5 Km 466 2020-12-16

94, Dongheon-ro, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-10-3722-9898

Located near Jungang Lake Park in Seosan City, Chungcheongnam-do Province, the Seosan Aria Hotel has 80 guestrooms with a capacity of about 160 people in total. It consists of the main building (seven-story), new building (six-story), annex building (four-story), and deluxe building (four-story), and has a large parking lot with one parking space per room. The hotel has three types of rooms, each designed with a different concept and structure: The Garden Rooms, situated on the top floor (8F) of the main building, consist of a room and a roof-top garden; the Studio Rooms (82㎡), with a maximum capacity of 4 people, are equipped with a home theater system; and the Duplex-type rooms. The Hotel is 1km from Seosan City Hall and a variety of department stores, and offers easy access to public transportation.

Deoksan Hot Spa District (덕산온천지구)

10.5 Km 21561 2020-05-27

Deoksan-myeon, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-339-7303

Deoksan Hot Spa is conveniently in Sadong-ri, Deoksan-myeon, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, only one and a half hours away from Seoul. The spa resort’s hot springs have been known for their efficacy ever since the Joseon dynasty (1932-1910) and the 45℃ germanium water is widely known for its health benefits. The region has been home to major spa resorts since 1917.

Nearby tourist attractions include Chunguisa Temple, which enshrines the spirit of Patriot Yun Bong-Gil, and Sudeoksa Temple, a training site for Buddhist nuns. Within the spa district are 9 major spa facilities, approximately 50 hotels, and numerous restaurants.

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