5.2 Km 68795 2024-01-15
Sangha-ri, Hongbuk-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Yongbongsan Mountain is relatively small mountain, reaching a x_height of just 381 meters, but is filled with beautiful rocky outcroppings and peaks. The mountain's name comes from its ridgeline, resembling a dragon with the head of a phoenix. The mountain is home to a wide range of Korean plants, including Korean pine trees, and cultural heritages such as Yongbongsa Temple.
6.5 Km 19680 2024-01-18
76 Guseongbuk-ro 160beon-gil, Guhang-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Seongnyeonsa Temple is located on the side of Baegwolsan Mountain, and is a branch temple of Sudeoksa Temple. The path to the temple is paved, making it easy to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. A bit further up the mountain from Daeungjeon Hall, visitors will be greeted by a large stone-carved Buddha that was made recently. The lack of moss and weathering makes it stand out from other rock-carved Buddha statues, while showing the unwavering faith of the local Buddhists.
7.7 Km 6032 2022-05-09
27, Amun-gil, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-41-630-1227~8
Hongseong is the hometown of many historical figures including General Choi Yeong, a great commander during the late Goryeo dynasty; Seong Sam-mun, a scholar-official fighting against injustice; Han Yong-un who was a resistance fighter against Japanese influence with his fidelity and integrity; Kim Jwa-jin who won the Battle of Cheongsanni against Japan; Han Seong-jun who was a Korean folk dancer and a master dancer of Joseon; and Lee Eung-no who is famous overseas as a modern artist. Hongseon Hero Festival invites visitors to learn more about these historical heros through various programs.
7.7 Km 18191 2022-12-21
320-1, Gobuk 1-ro, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
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Seosan Chrysanthemum Festival takes place in October at the area of Gobuk-myeon, Gagu-ri in Seosan, Chungcheongnam-do. This festival offers chrysanthemum exhibitions inside of an apple orchard, featuring various colors of chrysanthemum in full bloom as well as a mountain of apples, photo zone, and other events to fill the festival grounds with the scent of autumn.
8.1 Km 0 2024-01-16
Ogam-ri, Hongseong-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
The Hongju Millennium Monument was created in 2018 to commemorate the past one thousand years of history in Hongseong (previously called Hongju), while also looking to the future and the next one thousand years. The entire monument is shaped like an hourglass, with historical figures, cultural assets and specialty products of the area at the top, and a time capsule embedded at the bottom of the monument, set to be opened in 2118.
8.2 Km 0 2024-04-22
153, Naepo-ro, Hongseong-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
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8.4 Km 0 2024-04-22
9, Joyang-ro 247beon-gil, Hongseong-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
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8.5 Km 25132 2021-08-18
143, Nammun 2-ro, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-661-8005
Haemieupseong Walled Town is a representative fortress from the Joseon period. Additional famous walled towns in Korea include Gochangeupseong Walled Town and Naganeupseong Walled Town. Haemieupseong Walled Town was established in 1491 during the 22nd year of King Seongjong. Its perimeter is approximately 1.8 kilometers, the x_height is 5 meters, and total area is 196,381 m², making it a huge fortress. Through restoration and purification projects, its old image has been restored as a historic park and it is famous as a site of Catholic martyrs' in the late Joseon era.
During the persecution of Catholics, many Catholics from Chungcheong-do were forced to come to Haemieupseong Walled Town where the administration office was located. Upon arrival, they were tortured to death. In particular, approximately 1,000 people are recorded as having been executed during the persecution in 1866.
The plaza inside of the fortress has a prison site where Catholics were chained up under the Daewongun government, and a gigantic old tree which was the tree used for torturing. The stones which were used for thrashing are located outside of a fortress gate and have become a holy place.
8.6 Km 21899 2024-06-05
143 Nammun 2-ro, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-660-2697
Seosan Haemieupseong Festival is held every October at Haemieupseong Walled Town, a fortress with over 600 years of history. Various events and programs are offered including an overnight program in front of the fortress. Exciting performances such as a reenactment parade, traditional music performances, and fireworks are also planned.
8.8 Km 0 2024-01-16
Goam-ri, Hongseong-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
The Statue of General Kim Jwajin was erected to commemorate General Kim's efforts in leading the Independence Army against Japan during the Battle of Cheongsan-ri. This was one of the greatest victories in the war fro Korean independence.