Lotte Mart - Hongseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 홍성점) - Area information

Lotte Mart - Hongseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 홍성점)

8.4Km 2024-04-22

9, Joyang-ro 247beon-gil, Hongseong-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

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Haemieupseong Walled Town (서산 해미읍성)

8.5Km 2025-08-06

143 Nammun 2-ro, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Haemieupseong Walled Town is a representative fortress from the Joseon period. Additional famous walled towns in Korea include Gochangeupseong Walled Town and Naganeupseong Walled Town. Haemieupseong Walled Town was established in 1491 during the 22nd year of King Seongjong. Its perimeter is approximately 1.8 kilometers, the x_height is 5 meters, and total area is 196,381 m², making it a huge fortress. Through restoration and purification projects, its old image has been restored as a historic park and it is famous as a site of Catholic martyrs' in the late Joseon era.

During the persecution of Catholics, many Catholics from Chungcheong-do were forced to come to Haemieupseong Walled Town where the administration office was located. Upon arrival, they were tortured to death. In particular, approximately 1,000 people are recorded as having been executed during the persecution in 1866.

The plaza inside of the fortress has a prison site where Catholics were chained up under the Daewongun government, and a gigantic old tree which was the tree used for torturing. The stones which were used for thrashing are located outside of a fortress gate and have become a holy place.

Seosan Haemi Eupseong Festival (서산해미읍성축제)

8.6Km 2025-07-29

143 Nammun 2-ro, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-660-2696

The Seosan Haemi Eupseong Festival is a cultural festival held at Seosan Haemieupseong Walled Town, an ancient fortress with a 600-year history. The festival combines light, music, and the historic fortress to create a fantastic nighttime scenery and offers content for all generations. During the day, visitors can enjoy sophisticated performances while picnicking, and at night, they can partake in a vibrant evening stroll.

Statue of General Kim Jwajin (김좌진장군동상)

8.8Km 2024-01-16

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

The Statue of General Kim Jwajin was erected to commemorate General Kim's efforts in leading the Independence Army against Japan during the Battle of Cheongsan-ri. This was one of the greatest victories in the war fro Korean independence.

Seosan Gaesimsa Temple (개심사(서산))

9.7Km 2021-09-18

321-86, Gaesimsa-ro, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-688-2256

Situated in a dense forest in Sangwangsan Mountain and 6 kilometers away from Haemi-myeon, Gaesimsa Temple is one of the four major temples in Chungcheongnam-do. The path from the parking lot to the temple site is quite remote and curved, but beautiful especially in spring when cherry blossoms are in full bloom.

The temple was built in 1484 during the 15th year of King Seongjong and designated as a Treasure. The architecture of the temple stands out, as the buildings use bent tree trunks for pillars.

Historic Site Related to Seong Sam-mun (성삼문선생유허지)

9.9Km 2024-01-18

403-12 Maejukheon-gil, Hongbuk-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

This historic site related to Seong Sam-mun is believed to be the birthplace of Seong Sam-mun, and was founded by his maternal ancester, Park Dam. A shrine was built here in 1685 to honor Seong Sam-mun and the five others ministers who were executed with him for their plot to restore King Danjong to the throne after he was exhiled by his uncle. The site was destroyed in 1864 when Confucian facilities were removed by the government, but was later rebuilt in 1945.

Hongseong Gujeoram Hermitage (구절암(홍성))

10.4Km 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.

Hanil Sikdang [Sapgyo, Yesan] (한일식당[예산 삽교])

10.9Km 2024-02-21

58, Sapgyoyeok-ro, Sapgyo-eup, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Hanil Sikdang has served someori gukbap (beef head meat and rice soup) in front of Sapgyo Station for nearly 70 years. Someori gukbap (beef head meat and rice soup) is a soup boiled with beef head meat, beef offal, radish, and dried radish leaves, using a broth simmered with beef head and bones. The soup is kept boiling in a massive cast iron pot all day long. When a bowl is ordered, the soup is ladled into a hot pot and garnished with meat and green onions. The someori gukbap (beef head meat and rice soup) here is slightly spicy.

Birth Home of Queen Jeongsun (정순왕후생가)

12.6Km 2024-02-22

39 Handari-gil, Eumam-myeon, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Birth Home of Queen Jeongsun is the house where Queen Jeongsun (1745-1805), the queen consort of King Yeongjo (1694-1776), the 21st monarch of the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897), lived until she became queen in 1759. It is estimated to have been built in the 17th century and features the architectural characteristics of hanok, with its distinctive "ㅁ" shape and tiled roof.

Edenhills Beauty Healing Park (에덴힐스 뷰티&힐링파크)

12.8Km 2025-10-23

76-64 Waryong-ro 126beon-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82 10-4718-6488

If you're looking for a beauty theme park, Edenhills Beauty Healing Park is the place to visit!
This brand experience space was created by C&B Bio, a natural ingredients & cosmetics manufacturer based in Hongseong, Chungcheongnam-do. At this beauty and healing park surrounded by trees, flowers, and forests, you can enjoy leisurely and calm moments away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Experience the various products and programs for healthier-looking skin.

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