Boryeong Spring Cool Tunnel & Rest Area (보령 냉풍욕장)

8.1 Km 41415 2024-02-21

190 Naengpungyokjang-gil, Cheongna-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Boryeong Spring Cool Tunnel & Rest Area is located on the slopes of Seongjusan Mountain in Boryeong-si, originally an abandoned mine that extended underground for hundreds of meters. Even in the summer when temperatures soar above 30°C, the cool breeze here maintains around 12°C, making it cooler when the outside temperature is high. Dishes made from button mushrooms cultivated using the abandoned mine are also available for dining.

Sanghwawon (상화원)

8.6 Km 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.

Seokhwachon (Boryeong) (석화촌(보령))

8.7 Km 5962 2024-02-26

15 Bakgangsul-gil, Jupo-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
041-932-9005

Seokhwachon is a traditional Korean restaurant converted from a rural house. It specializes in Korean dishes. The menu includes specialties such as hanbang ori baeksuk (whole duck soup with medicinal herbs), hanbang dak baeksuk (whole chicken soup with medicinal herbs), samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), saengseon gui (grilled fish), and galchi jorim (braised cutlassfish). The restaurant offers a variety of dishes that are both hearty and refined, combining sincerity and homemade flavors. Boasting a location where mountains and sea coexist, Boryeong offers diverse ingredients, and it hosts the Boryeong Mud Festival annually in July.

Boryeong Jukdo Island (죽도 (보령))

8.7 Km 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.

Buyeo Muryangsa Temple (무량사(부여))

9.7 Km 25467 2021-11-12

203, Muryang-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-836-5066

Muryangsa Temple, located at the foot of Mansusan Mountain in Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, is said to have been built during the reign of Silla King Munmu by national preceptor Beomil. Geungnakjeon Hall can be seen after passing through Sacheonwangmun Gate, recognizably the best location for taking in the beauty of Muryangsa Temple. The temple grounds hold the Two-story Geungnakjeon Hall, Five-story Stone Pagoda, and Stone Lantern, all in a row.

The temple is also famous for being the place where Kim Siseup, one of the Saengyuksin (Six Loyal Subjects of the Joseon dynasty), spent his last few days before death. Visitors can see his portrait inside the temple. Although the temple site is included in Buyeo-gun’s administrative district, it is located closer to downtown Boryeong.

Muchangpo Beach (무창포해수욕장)

12.0 Km 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.

Boryeong Eunhaeng (Ginkgo) Village (보령 은행마을)

12.0 Km 2247 2015-01-20

150-65, Oseosan-gil, Cheongna-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-70-7845-5060

In Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Boryeong Eunhaeng (Ginkgo) Village is filled with ginkgo trees. It is also called “Cheongna Eunghaeng Maeul” (청라 은행 마을) and “Green Rural Tourism Village” (녹색농촌체험마을).

Upon entering the village, murals can be seen, which are enhanced by ginkgo trees throughout the village, particularly in autumn when they change a dazzling yellow.

The village uses Janghyeon Elementary School, which closed in 1991, as a market place and local experience venue. Permanent hands-on programs and seasonal countryside activities, making a mosaic with ginkgo leaves, and shaking and gathering ginkgo leaves are also available.

Chungcheong Suyeongseong Fortress in Boryeong (보령 충청수영성)

12.1 Km 28813 2024-02-21

Chungcheongsuyeong-ro, Ocheon-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Chungcheong Suyeongseong Fortress in Boryeong is a stone fortress built by the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897) in the 16th century to defend against invasions through the Hwanghae Sea. It offers a picturesque view of the Hwanghae Sea and several islands. The entrance to the fortress, called Manghwamun Gate, showcases stone artistry with its polished granite arch. This site also has historical significance as a place where Catholic persecution occurred in the 19th century.

Ocheon Port (오천항)

12.2 Km 39628 2024-02-21

Soseong-ri, Ocheon-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Ocheon Port is located in the northern part of Boryeong-si, where the Hwanghae Sea and Gwangcheoncheon Stream meet. It was once an important regional administrative center during the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897). Today, the port still retains its function, and visitors can explore and purchase various seafood caught in the Hwanghae Sea at the market. Ocheon Port Ferry Terminal operates ferry services to nearby islands such as Woldo Island and Yukdo Island.

Muchangpo Beach Palace Spa (무창포 비체팰리스 스파)

12.7 Km 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.

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