Hansan Ramie Fabric Cultural Festival (한산모시문화제)

12.5 Km 24172 2024-03-28

1089 Chungjeol-ro, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-950-4256

Hansan Ramie Fabric Cultural Festival continues the tradition of recognizing Hansan ramie fabric, or "mosi" in Korean, registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Visitors can experience weaving traditional Korean natural fiber as well as try on mosi clothing. Various other programs and events are planned including a fashion show, designer competition, and more.

Seocheon Hansan Mosi Museum (서천한산모시관)

12.5 Km 3485 2018-09-06

1089, Chungjeol-ro, Hansan-myeon, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Mosi (Ramie Fabric) is one of Hansan’s special local products, along with sogokju liquor. Seocheon Hansan Mosi Museum explains the history and process of making mosi, as well as provides visitors with a chance to see it being made by skilled artisans. With the assistance of Bang Yeon-ok, visitors can try their hand at the process, designated Important Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 14, or try other experience programs such as natural dying and making useful items.

Munheon Hotel [Korea Quality]문헌전통호텔[한국관광 품질인증]

12.7 Km 1 2023-12-04

49-1 , Seowon-ro 172beon-gil, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-953-5896

Munheon Hotel is a hanok stay in Seocheon, Chungcheongnam-do. Wooden floors and beams, earthen walls and stone footings, ondol-heated floors and wooden patios - these are the distinctive features that make hanok so deeply unique. All four buildings in the hotel have these features; each has two comfortable guest rooms, and it’s also possible to rent the entire hotel for groups or conferences.

Seocheon Dalgogae Mosi Village (서천 달고개모시마을)

12.8 Km 20691 2021-03-10

5, Hwahan-ro 504beon-gil, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-950-6380

In Seocheon Dalgogae Mosi Village, the long-standing tradition of Hansan mosi (ramie fabric) is passed down and preserved in the hands of the village women. Hansan mosi is also called fine ramie because of the time-consuming and labor-intensive process involved. The village offers a variety of mosi-themed experience programs for visitors with the help of experienced village artisans. Programs include ramie plant harvesting and ramie fabric weaving. Visitors can also try some highly nutritious ramie rice cakes and tea.

Munheonseowon Confucian Academy (문헌서원)

12.8 Km 7460 2020-06-18

66, Seowon-ro 172beon-gil, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-953-5895

Munheonseowon Confucian Academy was established to pay tribute to the memory of Lee Gok (1298-1351) and Lee Saek (1328-1396) who were well-respected for their writings and character. The school was originally built in 1594, but was burnt down during the Imjin War (1592-1598). It was rebuilt in 1610 and became a legislated private institute in 1611.

The academy consists of an educational area and a shrine. Mortuary tablets of five Confucian scholars including Lee Jong-hak, Lee Ja, Lee Gae as well as Lee Gok and Lee Saek were enshrined at the school.

Huirisan Pine Tree Recreational Forest (국립 희리산해송자연휴양림)

13.7 Km 42079 2022-07-22

+82-41-953-2230

Surrounded by majestic pine trees, Huirisan Mountain boasts an outstanding landscape; there is a reservoir at the foot of the mountain. Upon climbing to the top of the mountain, visitor can overlook the scenic West Sea. There are also numerous attractions near Huirisan: Chunjangdae Beach, Geumgang River Banks, and Hansan Mosi Town (“Mosi” referring to “Ramie,” the predominant fabric used for traditional Korean clothing)

The top of the mountain (329m in x_height) is called Munsubong (or Munsu Peak). To the northwest of the Huirisan Pine Tree Recreational Forest is Saindae. Legend goes that four generals used to play there. Indeed, there is a cliff (140m in x_height) just below Saindae where they were believed to do chin-ups. Naturally, people call the area Teokgeolijang (Chin-Up Spot). Traces of Munsusa Temple still remain below Munsubong although it was said to have been destroyed by a huge number of bedbugs. 500m from Munsubong to the south, horse riding trails of the four generals are dotted along the ridge; Malttongbawi (Horse Dung Rock), resembling horse droppings, is 500m from the peak to the southeast.

Below Munsubong are four large peaks where the four generals lived and 100 small rocks beneath them that were home to low ranking men commanded by the generals. Because of their unique shapes, those rocks form a scenic sight while hiking in Huirisan.

Saemangeum Trail (새만금 광역탐방로)

14.0 Km 0 2024-04-06

1192-1 Hwapo-ri, Jinbong-myeon, Gimje-si, Jeonbuk-do

Saemangeum Trail is a walking trail designed to showcase the exceptional natural scenery near the Mangyeonggang River. Spanning a total of 12.5 kilometers, starting from Mangyeong-eup's Tojeong Village and leading to Jinbong-myeon's Sampo Village, this trail allows walkers to immerse themselves in expansive rice paddy and lush greenery. Along the Mangyeonggang River, visitors can also observe various protected plant and animal species inhabiting the area.

Gimje Seongmoam Hermitage (성모암(김제))

14.6 Km 6536 2024-04-07

54-9, Hwapo3-gil, Gimje-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-544-0416

Seongmoam Hermitage, a temple of the Jogye Order, is located on Yuangsan Mountain in Mangyeong-myeon, Gimje-si. The temple is the final resting place of the mother of Jinmuk Daesa, a great Buddhist monk from the Jeonbuk region. Jinmuk believed that a person’s love and respect for Buddha is not that much different from the love and respect one has for his or her parents. As an expression of this philosophy, Jinmuk had his mother’s remains enshrined at the temple after she died at Mujasoncheonnyeonhyanghwajiji.

A neat little line of stone lamps leads visitors up from the parking lot to the temple grounds, revealing the well-attended grave of Jinmuk Daesa’s mother to the left. The temple is very unique in that it is the only one to house a caretaker’s office (Gosiraejoen Hall) that is responsible for maintaining the grave site.

It is said that prayers made to Seongmo (the holy mother) while visiting the temple will come true. Throughout the year, throngs of people journey to the temple to pay their respects and earnestly ask the holy mother to grant them their deepest desires.

Manghaesa Temple (망해사)

14.9 Km 13171 2024-04-07

94, Simpo 10-gil, Gimje-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-540-3324

Manghaesa Temple is located at the edge of the Gimje Plains before the sea. The temple stands at the summit of Jinbongsan Mountain. The temple was named for the view of the ocean and the fields of rice. The temple was established by the great monk Buseol Geosa during the 2nd year of King Uija of Baekje (AD 642). Years later, Dobeopsa (a Chinese monk from the Tang dynasty) renovated the temple. The temple was altered again during the reign of King Injo of the Joseon dynasty when the great monk Jinmuk Daesa built Nakseojeon Hall in 1589. Bogwangjeon Hall and Chilseonggak Pavilion were built much later in 1933. Manghaesa Temple is unique in that it is the only temple where the distant horizon is visible over both land and sea. Nearby attractions include a walking path through a field of reeds by Mangyeonggang River and views of the sunset over the sea.

Iksan Ipjeomni Ancient Tombs (익산 입점리 고분)

15.4 Km 7115 2024-04-07

80, Ipjeomgobun-gil, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-859-5875

The Iksan Ipjeomni Ancient Tombs are a group of ancient Baekje-era tumuli located 100 meters above sea level on the northeast brow of Chilmokjae Hill in Ipjeom-ri, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do. The burial ground covers an area of more than 18,520 square meters and is officially listed as Historical Site No. 347. To date, a total of eight tumuli have been excavated, all of which are chamber tombs.

Surprisingly enough, the tombs were first discovered in 1986 by a high school student. While digging for arrowroot, a young man from a local high school found some pieces of gold that resembled a hat. He quickly notified the authorities and it was soon discovered that the pieces of gold were in fact valuable ancient artifacts. An emergency excavation was conducted and the eight tumuli were uncovered, but unfortunately all of the tumuli except Tomb No. 1 had been severely damaged. Tomb No. 1, which is still in relatively good condition, boasts an entrance measuring an impressive 16 meters in x_height and 2 meters in x_width.

Inside the tombs archaeologists found valuable relics from the Baekje dynasty including earthenware, jewelry (a gilt-bronze hat, gold earrings, glass beads, etc.), harnesses and ironware. Given the shapes and the types of the pieces found, historians estimate that the tumuli were built in the 5th century. Since the gilt-bronze hat is similar in shape to those found in Japan, experts believe that there was an active exchange between the Baekje people and the people of Japan.

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