Seosan House of Yu Gibang (서산 유기방가옥)

12.9 Km 30870 2024-03-11

72-10 Imunan-gil, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

House of Yu Gibang was built in the early 1900s and measures 4,770㎡. As a valuable historical asset, it was designated as a Chungcheongnam-do Folk Culture Heritage on October 31, 2005. The house faces south on a low mountain with a thick pine forest background. A courtyard is at the center of the house, created by the straight line-shaped anchae to the north, the haengnangchae to the west, and a chat room with anchae to the east. Initially, there was a middle gate in front of the anchae, but it was demolished in 1988 and replaced with a pavilion-shaped gate as seen now.

Myeoncheoneupseong Walled Town, Dangjin (당진면천읍성)

13.3 Km 24044 2023-07-17

14 Mongsan-gil, Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Since the ancient days, the city of Dangjin was where an important sea route to China existed along with Seosan and Taean. Not only was it an essential trading post with China, it was also a critical military hub. Myeoncheoneupseong Walled Town is widely known to have been constructed in the 16th year of King Chungnyeol's reign in the Goryeo Dynasty (1290) but many believe that it had actually existed ever since the early Baekje period for the purpose of stopping foreign invasions. Myeoncheoneupseong was a fortress that had four main gates in the east, west, south and north.

Hongseong Seongyeonsa Temple (석련사(홍성))

14.0 Km 19680 2024-01-18

76 Guseongbuk-ro 160beon-gil, Guhang-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Seongnyeonsa Temple is located on the side of Baegwolsan Mountain, and is a branch temple of Sudeoksa Temple. The path to the temple is paved, making it easy to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. A bit further up the mountain from Daeungjeon Hall, visitors will be greeted by a large stone-carved Buddha that was made recently. The lack of moss and weathering makes it stand out from other rock-carved Buddha statues, while showing the unwavering faith of the local Buddhists.

Yongbongsan Mountain (용봉산)

14.5 Km 68795 2024-01-15

Sangha-ri, Hongbuk-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Yongbongsan Mountain is relatively small mountain, reaching a x_height of just 381 meters, but is filled with beautiful rocky outcroppings and peaks. The mountain's name comes from its ridgeline, resembling a dragon with the head of a phoenix. The mountain is home to a wide range of Korean plants, including Korean pine trees, and cultural heritages such as Yongbongsa Temple.

Chuyangsa Shrine (추양사)

14.7 Km 1 2024-01-15

25 Jisan 5-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Chuhyangsa Shrine is located in Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, and is dedicated to Kim Bokhan, also known as Jisan. The site holds memorial rites every year for the followers and descendents of Kim Bokhan.

Cancelled: Hongseong Hero Festival (홍성 역사인물축제)

16.5 Km 6032 2022-05-09

27, Amun-gil, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-41-630-1227~8

Hongseong is the hometown of many historical figures including General Choi Yeong, a great commander during the late Goryeo dynasty; Seong Sam-mun, a scholar-official fighting against injustice; Han Yong-un who was a resistance fighter against Japanese influence with his fidelity and integrity; Kim Jwa-jin who won the Battle of Cheongsanni against Japan; Han Seong-jun who was a Korean folk dancer and a master dancer of Joseon; and Lee Eung-no who is famous overseas as a modern artist. Hongseon Hero Festival invites visitors to learn more about these historical heros through various programs.

Seosan Ganworam Hermitage (간월암(서산))

16.5 Km 55318 2023-01-02

119-29, Ganwoldo 1-gil, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-668-6624

Ganworam is a small hermitage located in Ganwoldo-ri in Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do. Ganworam Hermitage was created by the Great Monk Muhak, the monk to King Taejo of the Joseon dynasty. The name of the hermitage is directly tied with Muhak himself as it is said Muhak became enlightened while meditating under the moon (wol means moon in Korean) at this hermitage. At low tide, Ganworam Hermitage is connected to shore via a natural walkway, but at high tide, the walkway is submerged and the hermitage becomes an island. At night time, in particular, the hermitage and its surrounding islets create a breathtaking view as the moonlight reflects off the sea.

Hongju Millennium Monument (홍주천년기념탑)

16.7 Km 0 2024-01-16

Ogam-ri, Hongseong-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

The Hongju Millennium Monument was created in 2018 to commemorate the past one thousand years of history in Hongseong (previously called Hongju), while also looking to the future and the next one thousand years. The entire monument is shaped like an hourglass, with historical figures, cultural assets and specialty products of the area at the top, and a time capsule embedded at the bottom of the monument, set to be opened in 2118.

Himart - Hongseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 홍성점)

16.7 Km 0 2024-04-22

153, Naepo-ro, Hongseong-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

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Cheonsuman Bay - Migratory Bird Sanctuary (천수만(철새도래지))

17.2 Km 28862 2021-05-21

Buseok-myeon & Gobuk-myeon, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-661-8054

Cheonsuman Bay emerged as a habitat for migratory birds as a result of a reclamation project that was undertaken in 1984. A breakwater was built around this area, which created Ganwolho Lake and Bunamho Lake. Moreover, a vast agricultural land spanning 6,400 hectares was formed on what used to be a mud flat. The monthly average temperature of Cheonsuman Bay area between October and March is about 1.2 degree Celsius higher than inland areas at the same latitude because of its oceanic climate. Such geographical conditions have made Cheonsuman Bay an ideal wintering site for migratory birds.

Cheonsuman Bay is located midway along the migration route of birds migrating from northern Siberia or Manchuria to Southeast Asia. As a result, Cheonsuman Bay has become home to nearly 200 different species of migratory birds that can be watched all year round. In winter, the area becomes a wintering site for over 300 thousand ducks and wild geese, as well as a wide variety of endangered species like storks, spoonbills, mute swans, and white-naped cranes. Lucky birdwatchers might be able to witness the great spectacle created by tens of thousands of migratory birds flying in a flock over the Cheonsuman Bay area.

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