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Maryangpo Sunset & Sunrise Festival (마량포 해넘이 해돋이축제)

Maryangpo Sunset & Sunrise Festival (마량포 해넘이 해돋이축제)

16.4 Km    9945     2020-02-12

56, Seoin-ro, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
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Maryang-ri on the western coast of Korea is a unique place where you can catch both the sunrise and sunset over the ocean. To celebrate this natural event, the Maryangpo Sunrise & Sunset Festival is held December 31 to January 1 every year. Visitors here will witness a very special miracle of nature, as they celebrate the old year and welcome in the new one.

Seokhwachon (Boryeong) (석화촌(보령))

16.8 Km    5962     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.

Yeongmokhang Harbor (영목항)

Yeongmokhang Harbor (영목항)

16.8 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.

Wonsando Coffee (원산도커피)

Wonsando Coffee (원산도커피)

16.9 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.

Chungcheong Suyeongseong Fortress in Boryeong (보령 충청수영성)

18.0 Km    28813     2024-02-21

Chungcheongsuyeong-ro, Ocheon-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Chungcheong Suyeongseong Fortress in Boryeong is a stone fortress built by the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897) in the 16th century to defend against invasions through the Hwanghae Sea. It offers a picturesque view of the Hwanghae Sea and several islands. The entrance to the fortress, called Manghwamun Gate, showcases stone artistry with its polished granite arch. This site also has historical significance as a place where Catholic persecution occurred in the 19th century.

Ocheon Port (오천항)

18.1 Km    39628     2024-02-21

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

Ocheon Port is located in the northern part of Boryeong-si, where the Hwanghae Sea and Gwangcheoncheon Stream meet. It was once an important regional administrative center during the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897). Today, the port still retains its function, and visitors can explore and purchase various seafood caught in the Hwanghae Sea at the market. Ocheon Port Ferry Terminal operates ferry services to nearby islands such as Woldo Island and Yukdo Island.