Taean Lighting Festival (태안 빛축제)

13.1 Km 358961 2023-11-02

200 Mageompo-gil, Nam-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-675-9200

Taean Lighting Festival takes place every day of the year, lighting up the evening.

Cheonbuk Oyster Complex in Boryeong (보령 천북굴단지)

13.2 Km 35138 2024-02-27

1061 Hongbo-ro, Cheonbuk-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Cheonbuk Oyster Complex in Boryeong is a place near the Hongseong Embankment where various restaurants specializing in oysters are clustered. Boryeong is known for its abundant oyster production, with those caught between November and February considered the finest. In December, the Cheonbuk Oyster Festival is held, featuring events for tourists. Here, visitors can taste a variety of dishes made with oysters, including grilled oysters, raw oysters, and oyster rice.

Seosan Ganworam Hermitage (간월암(서산))

13.2 Km 55318 2023-01-02

119-29, Ganwoldo 1-gil, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-668-6624

Ganworam is a small hermitage located in Ganwoldo-ri in Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do. Ganworam Hermitage was created by the Great Monk Muhak, the monk to King Taejo of the Joseon dynasty. The name of the hermitage is directly tied with Muhak himself as it is said Muhak became enlightened while meditating under the moon (wol means moon in Korean) at this hermitage. At low tide, Ganworam Hermitage is connected to shore via a natural walkway, but at high tide, the walkway is submerged and the hermitage becomes an island. At night time, in particular, the hermitage and its surrounding islets create a breathtaking view as the moonlight reflects off the sea.

Mageompo Beach (마검포해수욕장)

13.2 Km 55762 2021-07-01

Sinon-ri, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-670-2691

Mageompo Beach in Nam-myeon, Taean-gun is located right before the bridge that leads to Anmyeondo Island. As the beach is not widely popular among tourists, one can spend a quiet and tranquil vacation here. Near the beach is a dense pine tree forest where one can enjoy camping. The white sand and shallow waters also make it a good place for kids to swim. In the evening, the beach is a great spot to watch the breathtaking sunset.

This beach is famous for silchi-hoe, a dish consisting of freshly sliced raw fish. The ocean near the beach is one of the biggest natural sources of fresh seafood such as anchovy, sand eel and short arm octopus.

Gohyang Gul Susan (고향굴수산)

13.4 Km 21647 2024-03-04

8-5, 1061 Hongbo-ro, Cheonbuk-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
041-641-8966

Gohyang Gul Susan is a restaurant specializing in oysters located within the Cheonbuk Oyster Complex. Oysters are the specialty of this place. Fresh oysters are paired with rice and vegetables harvested directly from the farm. The menu includes gul gui (grilled oysters), gul jjim (steamed oysters), gul jeon (pan-fried battered oyster), saeng gul (fresh oysters), dolsonn yeongyang gulbap (nutritious hot stone pot oyster rice), and gul kalguksu (noodle soup with oysters). Oysters are low in fat and rich in minerals, making them nutritious and flavorful. In December, the Cheonbuk Oyster Festival is held at the Cheonbuk Oyster Complex.

Yeongmokhang Harbor (영목항)

13.8 Km 10689 2021-08-11

55, Wolgoji-gil, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-673-9887

Yeongmokhang Harbor is located at the base of a small hill 4 kilometers away from Gonam-myeon, on the southern tip of Anmyeondo Island. The name was originally just Yeonghang Harbor but the name was changed to reflect its important role in connecting the areas of Boryeong and Taean. Across from the harbor are Wonsando, Hyojado, Chuseom, and Bbaeseom islands and ‘Three Brethren Rock.’ On the left are boats for Cheonsuman Bay. Fishing is the main industry in the region, which means that visitors can find plenty of fresh, quality seafood such as manila clams, conches, bass, and other types of seafood at low prices.

Cheonsuman Bay - Migratory Bird Sanctuary (천수만(철새도래지))

13.9 Km 28862 2021-05-21

Buseok-myeon & Gobuk-myeon, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-661-8054

Cheonsuman Bay emerged as a habitat for migratory birds as a result of a reclamation project that was undertaken in 1984. A breakwater was built around this area, which created Ganwolho Lake and Bunamho Lake. Moreover, a vast agricultural land spanning 6,400 hectares was formed on what used to be a mud flat. The monthly average temperature of Cheonsuman Bay area between October and March is about 1.2 degree Celsius higher than inland areas at the same latitude because of its oceanic climate. Such geographical conditions have made Cheonsuman Bay an ideal wintering site for migratory birds.

Cheonsuman Bay is located midway along the migration route of birds migrating from northern Siberia or Manchuria to Southeast Asia. As a result, Cheonsuman Bay has become home to nearly 200 different species of migratory birds that can be watched all year round. In winter, the area becomes a wintering site for over 300 thousand ducks and wild geese, as well as a wide variety of endangered species like storks, spoonbills, mute swans, and white-naped cranes. Lucky birdwatchers might be able to witness the great spectacle created by tens of thousands of migratory birds flying in a flock over the Cheonsuman Bay area.

Wonsando Coffee (원산도커피)

14.6 Km 0 2024-02-21

102 Wonsando 5-gil, Ocheon-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Wonsando Coffee is a dessert café located on the slopes of Wonsando Coast overlooking the Seohae Sea and Anmyeondo Island. With a panoramic ocean view, visitors can enjoy the sight of the Wonsandaegyo Bridge. You can also enjoy a cup of coffee outdoors while feeling the sea breeze. Inside, artworks are displayed, enhancing the luxurious atmosphere. The menu includes americano, maldives ade, tiramisu latte, salted bread, and egg tart.

Cheongpodae Beach (청포대해수욕장)

15.6 Km 41121 2021-06-24

57-2, Cheongpodae-gil, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-670-2691

Cheongpodae Beach is located just south of Mongsanpo Beach. Its gently curved shoreline, unique rock formations, pine trees, and migratory birds all combine to make one spectacular scenery. The sand is white, the waves are not too high, and the water temperature is just right - all these are reasons to make this the next family vacation destination. Visitors can enjoy fresh seafood at nearby Mageumpo Port with a view of various islands.

Yanggoksa Shrine (양곡사)

15.8 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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