Taean Taeeulam Hermitage (태을암(태안))

16.9 Km 23607 2021-07-30

78-132, Woni-ro, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-672-1440

Taeeulam Hermitage is well-known for Rock-carved Standing Buddha Triad, designated as National Treasure No. 307. Featuring gently smiling Buddhas, Taean’s Budda Triad has a unique formation with a smaller Bodhisattva figure set in the middle with two Buddha statues on the sides, being different from a typical triad which usually features a main Buddha in the middle surrounded by two Hyeopsi Bosal (Buddhist saint) on the sides.

Taeeulam Hermitage is located on the western coast, providing opportunities to interact with China and Chinese culture but this also allowed for frequent appearances of foreign raiders. With this geographical background, Taean was able to accept Chinese precedent culture earlier than other areas and established excellent Buddhist cultural relics.

Hongseong Namdanghang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival (홍성 남당항 대하축제)

17.5 Km 26270 2022-11-11

213-1, Namdanghang-ro, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-10-3288-9551

Namdanghang Port, located at the west end of Hongseong, is a famous west coast port known for its exceptional seafood. Surrounded by the clean waters of Cheonsuman Bay, Namdahang Port is home to a wide array of sea life including blue crab, cockle and webfoot octopus. Namdanghang Port also draws throngs of visitors from early September to mid-October every year for the country’s largest Jumbo Shrimp Festival.

Namdanghang Port (남당항)

17.5 Km 15674 2020-04-24

Namdang-ri, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-630-1224

Namdanghang Port is one of the representative ports of the West Coast. Known for having plenty of prawn, cockle, flat fish, rock fish and other types of seafood, the port draws visitors all year round. You’ll often see people out scouring the shoreline of the port for cockles, which are usually enjoyed as cockle shabu shabu or charcoal-grilled cockle, top local delicacies. A nearby attraction to visit is the bamboo grove of Jukdo Island

Hongseong Namdang Port Saejogae Festival (홍성남당항 새조개축제)

17.5 Km 89385 2024-01-24

1-1 Namdanghang-ro 213beon-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-634-0104

Hongseong Namdang Port Saejogae Festival celebrates the saejogae (egg cockle) that is harvested around Namdang Port and Cheonsuman Bay between December and April of every year. The plump saejogae are famous for their chewy texture and nutritional value, full of protein, iron, and other essential minerals.

Chuyangsa Shrine (추양사)

18.3 Km 0 2024-01-15

25 Jisan 5-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Chuhyangsa Shrine is located in Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, and is dedicated to Kim Bokhan, also known as Jisan. The site holds memorial rites every year for the followers and descendents of Kim Bokhan.

Saetbyeol Beach (샛별해수욕장)

18.8 Km 35167 2024-02-26

184-2 Saetbyeol-gil, Anmyeon-eup, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Saetbyeol Beach is situated on the western side of Anmyeondo Island. It features a balanced mix of sand and pebbles, offering a stunning view of the Yellow Sea and distant islands. Additionally, a glamping campground and nearby pensions provide accommodation options, allowing visitors to enjoy the scenic beauty of Korea's rural villages and fields.

Yanggoksa Shrine (양곡사)

18.9 Km 0 2024-01-16

131-31 Hongnamseo-ro, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Yanggoksa Shrine is located in Yanggok-ri, Hongseong, and enshrines the memorial tablets of Han Won-jin, and his disciples Song Neung-sang, and Kim Han-rok. The shrine was built in 1772 to commemorate Han Won-jin, and then was later rebuilt in 1987 with the addition of Song Neung-sang and Kim Han-rok's memorial tablets.

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