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Gohyang Gul Susan (고향굴수산)

Gohyang Gul Susan (고향굴수산)

16.5Km    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.

Boryeong Jukdo Island (죽도 (보령))

Boryeong Jukdo Island (죽도 (보령))

16.9Km    2021-06-02

408-54, Nampobangjoje-ro, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-932-2023

Although called Jukdo Island, the island today is technically not an island as it has been connected to the mainland since the construction of Nampo Embankment in 1999. Along the entrance of the island are many fresh hoe (sliced raw fish) restaurants lining the street. This unpopulated fishing island is also called Daeseom (Bamboo Island) for its dense groves of bamboo trees.

Sanghwawon (상화원)

Sanghwawon (상화원)

16.9Km    2024-04-01

408-52 Nampobangjoje-ro, Nampo-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Sanghwawon is a traditional Korean garden that was created to protect Jukdo's natural environment. The name bears the meaning "reverence for harmony." A covered corridor of 1 kilometer in length surrounds the island, and it is said to be the longest in the world. Sanghwawon has various facilities, including the Uigokdang Shrine believed to have been built in the early Joseon dynasty, a hanok village, Panseok Plaza, and Sky Garden. Panseok Plaza is made of black sandstones, a specialty of Boryeong. With the x_height of a three-story building, Sky Garden offers a sunset view over the West Sea from high above.
Sanghwawon also has an accommodation facility with about 20 rooms decorated in a modern style, and is situated in a high location, so guests can admire the beautiful scenery of Sanghwawon outside the room. After the show "Young Actors' Retreat (2022)" was aired, the accommodation became popular as the place where the celebrities stayed.

Nokdo Island (녹도)

16.9Km    2024-02-21

Nokdo-ri, Ocheon-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Nokdo Island is an island located approximately 25km off the coast of Boryeong in the Hwanghae Sea. "Nok" means deer in Korean, and the island was named Nokdo Island because its terrain resembles a lying deer. It's a typical fishing village in Korea, and the surrounding sea is rich in various seafood such as fish, oysters, laver, and shrimp. Visitors can reach Nokdo Island by taking a ferry from the Daecheon Coastal Passenger Terminal in Boryeong.

Daecheon Station (대천역)

Daecheon Station (대천역)

17.3Km    2016-12-13

116, Daehae-ro, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Settled along the western coast of Chungcheongnam-do, Daecheon is special tourist zone which is famous for its beach comprised of clam shells, cosmetics made with natural mud brought from the mudflat, various fresh seafood, Wonsando Beach, Coal Museum, Seongjusaji, and others. It has abundant tourist attractions all year long. In particular, Daecheon Station moved its location in 2007 to the new site, which is shaped like a sailing ship, representing the specialties of the Daecheon area.

Tonymoly [Tax Refund Shop] (토니모리)

Tonymoly [Tax Refund Shop] (토니모리)

17.5Km    2024-04-22

25, Haean-ro, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

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Seokhwachon (Boryeong) (석화촌(보령))

17.9Km    2024-02-26

15 Bakgangsul-gil, Jupo-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
041-932-9005

Seokhwachon is a traditional Korean restaurant converted from a rural house. It specializes in Korean dishes. The menu includes specialties such as hanbang ori baeksuk (whole duck soup with medicinal herbs), hanbang dak baeksuk (whole chicken soup with medicinal herbs), samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), saengseon gui (grilled fish), and galchi jorim (braised cutlassfish). The restaurant offers a variety of dishes that are both hearty and refined, combining sincerity and homemade flavors. Boasting a location where mountains and sea coexist, Boryeong offers diverse ingredients, and it hosts the Boryeong Mud Festival annually in July.

Yeongyeong (연경)

Yeongyeong (연경)

18.2Km    2019-04-13

60, Boryeongbuk-ro, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-936-2332

Located close to the downtown area, Yeongyeong is a popular restaurant for business dining as well as the traditional first meeting between the parents of engaged couples. The restaurant serves a wide variety of well-prepared authentic Chinese dishes.

Namdang Port (남당항)

18.9Km    2024-06-05

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

Namdang Port is a representative port on 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. Cockles in particular are a local delicacy, usually enjoyed as cockle shabu shabu or charcoal-grilled cockle. A nearby attraction to visit is the bamboo grove of Jukdo Island

Hongseong Namdang Port Saejogae Festival (홍성남당항 새조개축제)

Hongseong Namdang Port Saejogae Festival (홍성남당항 새조개축제)

19.0Km    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.