Maehyang-ri Peace Eco Park (매향리평화생태공원)

10.1Km 2025-10-29

24-11 Goonrian-gil, Ujeong-eup, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

In the “Nogari Race for Talk Enthusiasts” episode of Running Man, members can be seen having endless chats with joyous expressions against a backdrop of green fields. This particularly scenic location is Maehyang-ri Peace Eco Park in Hwaseong City, Gyeonggi Province. This park was transformed from the Kooni Shooting Range, which was used as a firing range by the US Air Force for 54 years. It’s now a beloved spot for both Hwaseong residents and tourists. If you wish to take a break from your routine and catch your breath, this is the place to visit.

Pyeongtaekho Art Park (평택호예술공원)

10.1Km 2025-10-28

167 Pyeongtaekho-gil, Hyeondeok-myeon, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do

Pyeongtaekho is a lake that flows to the western sea. Pyeongtaekho Art Park is located along side it. Sculptures are spread throughout the park, creating a pleasant atmosphere for visitors to stroll and enjoy the art. The Ji Young-hee Gugak Center and Haegum Bench have been built to commemorate Ji Young-hee's (1909-1980) achievements as a national intangible cultural heritage who pioneered the popularization and globalization of Korean traditional music. The Korea Soriter Arts Center has an outdoor performance hall and a library dedicated to traditional Korean music.

Sapgyoho Land (삽교호놀이동산)

11.0Km 2024-02-21

15 Sapgyocheon 3-gil, Sinpyeong-myeon, Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Sapgyoho Land is a theme park located in a place overlooking Hwanghae Sea, Sapgyoho Lake, and Seohaedaegyo Bridge, known for its particularly beautiful night view. In addition to amusement park rides like ferris wheel, viking ship, disco ride, and carousel, there are also facilities such as a shooting range, a 4D theater, and a baseball practice center. Maintaining a retro atmosphere is also a characteristic of this place.

Dangjin Sapgyoho Lake (당진 삽교호)

11.1Km 2024-02-27

100 Sapgyocheon 3-gil, Sinpyeong-myeon, Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Dangjin Sapgyoho Lake is a tourist destination where visitors can enjoy views of the Seohaedaegyo Bridge, the lake, and the sea all at once. Historically, it served as an important sea route to China, and now it functions as a tourist attraction with various facilities. There are plenty of attractions to enjoy, including a marine park utilizing retired naval ships, a marine-themed science museum, and an amusement park.

Eo_di Café (어디카페)

11.3Km 2024-04-03

291 Oseongseo-ro, Oseong-myeon, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do

This is a café about 20 minutes away from Pyeongtaek Station. It is located on the riverside and is ideal for enjoying a cup of coffee while admiring the tranquil natural beauty of Pyeongtaek both during the day and at night. On nice days, visitors can enjoy dessert on the roof while taking in the fresh breeze and the scenic view of Pyeongtaek. Brunch is available from 11:00 to 15:00 during lunch and from 17:00 to 19:30 during dinner, with ample seating. The signature dish is Hangover pasta, a seafood pasta with crab, abalone, shrimp, and other seafood that satisfies one's appetite with a spicy flavor that is good for curing a hangover. Sandwich coffees are also available, providing a satisfying dessert time.

Asanman Embankment (아산만방조제)

11.8Km 2024-02-22

759, Gongse-ri, Inju-myeon, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Asanman Embankment was created by blocking the stream that flows into the Asanman Bay in the West Sea. Although it was originally created to expand the farmlands of the region, Asanman Embankment became a tourist site over time thanks to its beautiful scenery. The area has the Yellow Sea to the west and Asanho Lake to the east. The western side of the embankment has a wide tidal flat. Fishing and drives can be enjoyed in the area. Don’t miss the view of the sunset toward the sea. In addition, there is a park, observatory, and exhibition hall in the area.

Hwaseong Salt Spring (화성식염온천)

11.9Km 2025-01-13

56-1, Hwanggol-gil, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-351-9700

Salt spring water is speculated to be ocean water that has been trapped 700 meters underground and mixed with freshwater due to earth's crustal movements. The water is rich in minerals, and is known to have many health benefits. Hwaseong Salt Spring features several different facilities including public bath, ultraviolet steam spa, jade spa, and bulgama (fire pot) spa.

Ureongi Baksa (우렁이박사)

12.5Km 2024-02-21

7-1 Saetteo-ro, Sinpyeong-myeon, Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do
041-362-9554

Ureongi Baksa is a restaurant specializing in dishes made with freshwater snails, located near Sapgyoho Lake. They use freshwater snails grown in organic rice paddies, known for their health benefits. The main menu item is the baksane jeongsik (sweet and sour freshwater snail salad set menu), featuring dishes such as mixed paste, soybean paste jjigae, and sweet and sour freshwater snail salad. They also offer dambuk jjim jang (rich soybean paste soup with freshwater snail), a dish made with snails and rich soybean paste, as well as spicy and salty ureong deokjang (seasoned soybean paste with freshwater snail).

Gongseri Catholic Church (아산 공세리성당)

13.1Km 2025-10-23

10, Gongseriseongdang-gil, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-533-8181

Gongseri Catholic Church was founded in 1894 as the main parish of the Daejeon diocese in Gongse-ri, Inju-myeon that connects Asanman Bay to Sapgyocheon Stream. Early missionaries originally used a common house for church meetings in the early years until in 1897 when a rectory was built, followed by the establishment of the main church in 1922. This was the first Catholic church in Chungcheongnam-do and the religion spread across Anseong, Onyang, and Dunpo to establish regional churches respectively. The grounds have three graves of prosecuted martyrs, a parish and rectory, retreat house, and meeting room. The premises is surrounded by beautiful views of a lush forest.

Shinpyeong Brewery (신평양조장 백련 양조문화원)

13.1Km 2023-06-28

813 , Sinpyeong-ro, Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-362-6080

A 100-year-old family business passed on for three generations, a brewery where time ripens. A special Korean brewery tour to experience the past, present, and future of the brewing industry
Shinpyeong Brewery is a modern cultural heritage restoration project by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs. It's a traditional brewing artistic enterprise that inherits and develops the modern and contemporary brewing culture of Korea by brewing and manufacturing alcoholic beverages with the craftsmanship of old sake masters. At Shinpyeong Brewery, a famous traditional liquor brewery that has been brewing sake for three generations in the same place for a long time with the excellent rice of Shinpyeong, beautiful liquor containing the scent of life is ripening today.

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