Hansan Ramie Fabric Cultural Festival (한산모시문화제)

.0M 2025-07-11

1089 Chungjeol-ro, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-957-9045

Ramie fabric is a traditional Korean cloth with good ventilation, making it the fabric of choice for summer clothing. Hansan’s ramie is used to make high-end clothing due to its delicate and elegant texture. It is also an eco-friendly fiber that is extracted from ramie grass and weaved into a loom. Hansan’s ramie weaving was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2011 in recognition of its unique production technology as well as its ability to strengthen community solidarity in the process. At the Hansan Ramie Fabric Cultural Festival, visitors can participate in the “Ramie School” program and learn the weaving process. Other attractions include Gilssam Nori, a ramie-weaving work, and a fashion show featuring clothes made from Hansan ramie is a highlight not to be missed.

◎ Tip
During the festival, a free shuttle bus operates from the Hansan Mosi Hall parking lot to the festival venue.

Munheonseowon Confucian Academy (문헌서원)

1.8Km 2025-10-23

66 Seowon-ro 172beon-gil, Gisan-myeon, 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.

Munheon Hotel [Korea Quality]문헌전통호텔[한국관광 품질인증]

1.8Km 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)

2.6Km 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.

Gunsan Geumgang Estuary Bank (금강하구둑(군산))

7.3Km 2024-04-07

120, Cheolsae-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-454-3353

Geumgang Estuary Bank was completed in 1990 as part of an agricultural development project for 6 cities and counties in Chungcheongnam-do and Jeollabuk-do. The Korea Agricultural and Rural Infrastructure Corporation invested approximately 100 billion won for the project and the construction lasted for 8 years. The estuary bank can hold up to 130 million tons of water. The 1,840-meter long bank serves a bridge that connects Chungcheongnam-do to Jeollabuk-do.

Aside from being the source of water for agricultural and industrial use in Jeollabuk-do and Chungcheongnam-do, the bank also provides flood control for the area around Geumgang River. It helps keep Gunsanhang Port operational by preventing soil and sand from accumulating at the mouth of the river. It also prevents the backwash of seawater from causing damage to farmlands. Geumgang Estuary Bank has an important role as a tourist destination by connecting Gunsan and Janghang.

Iksan Ipjeomni Ancient Tombs (익산 입점리 고분)

7.4Km 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.

Seodongyo Theme Park (서동요 테마파크)

7.6Km 2025-10-23

616 Chungsin-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-832-9913

Seodongyo Theme Park is an open film set studio in a huge 33,000 square meter plot of land. The theme park offers various sets from Goryeo to Joseon dynasty as well as royal residences of Baekje dynasty, the commoners’ village, the village of the nobles and more. The set was the backdrop of various dramas including “Ballad of Seodong (2005), “The Great Sheer (2012)” and more. Visitors can also engage in various experience programs.

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Seodongyo Theme Park is a Baekje-themed set. The buildings that preserve the traditional architectural style and quaint scenery will make you feel like you’ve traveled back in time along with Hae-soo.

Deoksugung Haemul Kalguksu (덕수궁해물칼국수)

8.8Km 2024-02-28

5, Jangsan-ro 855beon-gil, Maseo-myeon, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
041-956-7066

Located near the Geumgang Estuary Embankment, Deoksugung Haemul Kalguksu serves haemul kalguksku (noodle soup with seafood) full of clams and vegetables. Kalguksu (noodle soup) is made by rolling out a thin flour dough, slicing it into thin strips, and then boiling them in a soup. There’s a variety of kalguksu (noodle soup) dishes on offer, along with wangmandu (jumbo mandu). The broth is clean, thanks to shrimp and fresh vegetables. Don’t miss yeolmu kimchi (young summer radish kimchi), which is served as a side dish in the restaurant and goes perfectly with kalguksu (noodle soup).

Iksan Sungnimsa Temple (숭림사(익산))

10.4Km 2024-04-07

495-57, Baekje-ro, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-53-862-6394

Sungnimsa Temple is one of the major temples in Iksan under Geumsansa Temple and was believed by some to have been built by monk Jinpyo Yulsa during the reign of King Gyeongdeok (742-764) during the Silla period. Others believe that the temple was established during the first year of King Chungmok of the Goryeo dynasty in 1345. Sungnimsa Temple was named in honor of great monk Bodhi-Dharma, who practiced seated Zen meditation for nine years at Sorimsa Temple located deep inside Sungsan Mountain in China. The temple was burnt down during the Imjin War (1592-1598), leaving only Bogwangjeon Hall. Bits and pieces of the temple were later restored in 1697, 1819, and 1892.

Surawon (수라원)

10.7Km 2024-02-26

641-9, Jangsan-ro, Janghang-eup, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
0507-1435-6250

Surawon is a hanu (Korean beef) and bulgogi restaurant located at the estuary where the Geumgang River meets the Yellow Sea, allowing visitors to have a great view of the sea, the river, tidal flats, and the city of Gunsan beyond the river. The menu includes seoksoe bulgogi (grilled bulgogi), dwaeji galbi jjim (braised pork galbi), so galbi jjim (braised beef galbi), and hanu gui (grilled Korean beef). The nearby Geumgang Estuary Embankment is famous for the view of thousands of migratory birds dancing above the water, while the city of Gunsan across the Dongbaekdaegyo Bridge is known for its modern architecture and historical sites.

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