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Yanggoksa Shrine (양곡사)

Yanggoksa Shrine (양곡사)

18.7 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.

Hongseong Jeongchungsa Shrine (정충사 (홍성))

Hongseong Jeongchungsa Shrine (정충사 (홍성))

19.1 Km    0     2024-01-15

40-1 Pangyo 1-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Jeongchungsa Shrine is located in Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do. It was first built in 1632, and was then rebuilt after a time of disrepair in 1872. The shrine was designated as a cultural heritage of Chungcheongnam-do on October 20, 2009.

Gwangcheon Cave Salted Shrimp Complex (광천토굴새우젓단지)

Gwangcheon Cave Salted Shrimp Complex (광천토굴새우젓단지)

19.3 Km    4623     2024-02-26

119, Gwangcheon-ro, Gwangcheon-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Gwangcheon Cave Salted Shrimp Complex is a collection of shops offering saeujeot (salted shrimp), a specialty of Gwangcheon. Gwangcheon’s proximity to the Yellow Sea makes it a famous place for jeotgal (salted seafood), particularly those made with shrimp. Gwangcheon’s saeujeot (salted shrimp) is stored and aged in a former mine cave tunnel, so it has great quality. There is even an exhibition hall dedicated to Gwangcheon cave salted shrimp. The Gwangcheon Cave Salted Shrimp & Dried Laver Festival is held in October.

Muchangpo Beach (무창포해수욕장)

Muchangpo Beach (무창포해수욕장)

19.8 Km    37886     2021-08-11

10, Yeollinbada 1-gil, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-936-3561

Muchangpo Beach was a military site during the Joseon dynasty and was the first beach to open on the west coast in 1928. The beach has a length of 1.5 kilometers and x_width of 50 meters. The water level is 1-2 meters and the water temperature is approximately 22 degrees Celsius. The surrounding pine forest is lush and beautiful. In particular, there is a fishing spot with a large rock formation in front of the beach. For one to two days each month, there is a phenomenon also know as "Moses' Miracle" that opens a 1.5-kilometer-long road in the sea. This mysterious sea road was thought to only appear during summer, however it was revealed that it actually occurs every lunar month. In 1996, the beach was open to the general public.

The red lighthouse towering at the end of the long breakwater is as impressive as a picture. The pretty pensions right in front of the sandy beach add to the scenery. Also, Daecheonhang Port is a 20 minutes' drive away, and there visitors can enjoy fresh seafood and grilled shellfish at an affordable price.