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Hongseong Namdang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival (홍성남당항 대하축제)

Hongseong Namdang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival (홍성남당항 대하축제)

16.3Km    2024-08-12

213-1 Namdanghang-ro, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-10-5433-8196

Namdang 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, Namdang Port is home to a wide array of sea life including blue crab, cockle and webfoot octopus. Namdang Port also draws throngs of visitors from early September to mid-October every year for the country’s largest Jumbo Shrimp Festival.

Hongseong Namdang Port Saejogae Festival (홍성남당항 새조개축제)

Hongseong Namdang Port Saejogae Festival (홍성남당항 새조개축제)

16.4Km    2025-02-06

1-1 Namdanghang-ro 213beon-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-10-5433-8196

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.

Hongseong Namdang Port Sea Trout Festival (홍성남당항 바다송어 전국 요리대회 및 수산물 소비촉진 행사)

Hongseong Namdang Port Sea Trout Festival (홍성남당항 바다송어 전국 요리대회 및 수산물 소비촉진 행사)

16.4Km    2025-03-31

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

Hongseong Namdang Port Sea Trout Festival celebrates the local spring-time catch of sea trout, a healthy food with a tasty flavor and chewy texture. During the festival, enjoy a range of activities including performances and catching barehanded fishing.

Sinjindo Island (신진도)

Sinjindo Island (신진도)

16.8Km    2019-12-20

Sinjindo-ri, Geunheung-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-673-0006

Sinjindo Island is located at the end of Jeongjuk Peninsula in Sinjindo-ri, Geunheung-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do. The island has an area of 1.06 ㎢, and is 40 km away from Taean-gun and 1km away from Geunheung-myeon. People settled on the island after Manhocheon fortified the shore during the period of King Seongjong.

Chuyangsa Shrine (추양사)

Chuyangsa Shrine (추양사)

17.2Km    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.

Jade Resortel (제이드리조텔)

Jade Resortel (제이드리조텔)

17.4Km    2025-01-07

69, Sinjindo-gil, Geunheung-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-674-4999

Jade Resortel is located in Anheung Port, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, which is packed with peaceful and tranquil places. As the hotel is surrounded by beautiful scenery and the sea, guests can enjoy a tidal flat and fishing experiences, swimming at the beach, and a sightseeing cruise around the nearby islands. The hotel’s view of the sunset over the western coast is sure to be an unforgettable moment for guests. Taean’s seasonal food items include webfoot octopus and blue crabs in spring; long-legged octopus and carp in summer; jumbo shrimp and gizzard shads in autumn; and cubed snailfish soup and fresh oysters in winter.

Baekhwasan Mountain (Taean) (백화산(태안))

17.5Km    2025-01-17

41-2 Dongmun-ri, Taean-eup, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Baekhwasan Mountain, standing at 258 meters tall and located north of Taean, is relatively small, allowing for an easy climb. Its name, Baekhwa, is derived from the appearance of the snow-capped mountain, which resembles a white cloth draped over its peak. The mountain is rich in pine trees and rocks and is home to historical sites such as the Rock-carved Standing Buddha Triad in Dongmun-ri, and the Baekhwasanseong Fortress. A suspension bridge spans a cliff on the mountain, and the summit offers a spectacular view of the sunset.

Taean Taeeulam Hermitage (태을암(태안))

Taean Taeeulam Hermitage (태을암(태안))

17.5Km    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.

Yanggoksa Shrine (양곡사)

Yanggoksa Shrine (양곡사)

17.8Km    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.

Saetbyeol Beach (샛별해수욕장)

Saetbyeol Beach (샛별해수욕장)

18.0Km    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.