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Hongseong Seongyeonsa Temple (석련사(홍성))

Hongseong Seongyeonsa Temple (석련사(홍성))

10.6 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.

Lotte Mart - Hongseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 홍성점)

Lotte Mart - Hongseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 홍성점)

10.7 Km    0     2024-04-22

9, Joyang-ro 247beon-gil, Hongseong-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

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Seosan Chrysanthemum Festival (서산국화축제)

Seosan Chrysanthemum Festival (서산국화축제)

10.8 Km    18191     2022-12-21

320-1, Gobuk 1-ro, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-41-660-3935

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.

Seosan Munsusa Temple (문수사(서산))

Seosan Munsusa Temple (문수사(서산))

10.8 Km    20688     2020-01-16

201, Munsugol-gil, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-663-3925

The exact founding date of Munsusa Temple is unknown because there are no official records that have been discovered. The temple is estimated to date back to the Goryeo dynasty due to a prayer found in 1973 at the Gilt-bronze Seated Buddha in the temple’s Geungnaksiljeon Hall dated 1346. Around 600 items were discovered along with the prayer, including unbleached ramie cloth, a short-sleeved gown, rice, and barley. Munsunsa has the tranquil atmosphere of a mountain temple. When spring arrives, cherry blossom flowers and wild flowers bloom across the mountain and the nearby cattle farm call to mind a traditional Korean painting.

Munsusa Temple's Geungnaksiljeon Hall is a beautiful building constructed in the Jusimpo style (the column brackets placed only on top of the columns) combined with Dapo style (the column brackets placed between columns as well as on top of the columns). It is designated as Chungcheongnam-do Tangible Cultural Property No. 13. Inside the gorgeously and majestically carved hall are many relics including Gilt-bronze Seated Buddha, Samsebulsang statues (statues of Buddhas of Three Times (past, present and future)), Nahansang statues (statues of disciples of Buddha), and various portraits of Buddha.

The Gilt-bronze Seated Buddha (x_height: 70cm, length between knees: 50cm) was created in 1346. It is a fine example of late Goryo dynasty style Buddha statue along with Gilt-bronze Seated Bhaisajyaguru Buddha of Janggoksa Temple (Treasure No.337).

Hongju Millennium Monument (홍주천년기념탑)

Hongju Millennium Monument (홍주천년기념탑)

11.1 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.

Statue of General Kim Jwajin (김좌진장군동상)

Statue of General Kim Jwajin (김좌진장군동상)

11.2 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.

Himart - Hongseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 홍성점)

Himart - Hongseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 홍성점)

11.3 Km    0     2024-04-22

153, Naepo-ro, Hongseong-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

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Agroland Taeshin Farm (아그로랜드 태신목장)

12.7 Km    87674     2023-07-17

231 Sangmong 2-gil, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Agroland Taeshin Farm was first established during the Quickening period of the Korean dairy farming industry and has been striving ceaselessly for the growth of the livestock industry. It was the first farm in Korea to be certified as a "dairy experience farm" and, since its opening in 2004, it has enabled visitors to experience the farm and its cows and livestock. It offers a pastoral view of green grassland and an experience of being around cows. Visitors can also take part in a variety of dairy experiences as they milk cows themselves in the experience room, feed them grass and food in the green plains and use the milk to make ice cream or shaved ice.

Gyeam House

Gyeam House

13.0 Km    8410     2021-04-09

45, Handari-gil, Eumam-myeon, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-688-1182, +82-10-2376-8273, +82-10-3045-8273

The House of Kim Gi-hyeon (Gyeam Historic House, National Folklore Cultural Heritage 199) is a hanok with over 100 years of history that was established by renovating a nobleman’s house dating from the nineteenth century and equipping it with modern facilities. The Gyeongju Kim clan has lived in the Seosan area, a fertile stretch of land in the middle of the west coast region, for over 600 years. The house has been open to the public since 2010, and attracts many Korean and foreign guests. The owner renovated the old house by installing a modern bathroom, sink, kitchen and air-conditioning and filling it with antique furniture, and transformed it into a clean and pleasant tourist accommodation with high-class bedding in order to avoid the stereotype about hanok being uncomfortable. In particular, the kitchen has been transformed into a modern facility where guests can enjoy a cup of tea or a meal. The house is also packed with charming features including a small old well equipped with a pump, a wood-burning stove with an iron pot, and a platform for crocks of sauces and condiments. The House of Kim Gi-hyeon is home to the small Wadang (Roof Tile) Museum, which contains a collection of roof tiles ranging from the Goryeo Dynasty to the Joseon Dynasty. The friendly owners also run a ‘Wadang Rubbing Experience’ program that is popular among foreign tourists and students alike, and strive to provide all their guests with comfort and relaxation and share pleasant moments with them. The house’s courtyard reflects the beauty of each season, including flower blossoms in spring, colorful leaves in autumn, and a snowy landscape in winter.

Birth Home of Queen Jeongsun (정순왕후생가)

Birth Home of Queen Jeongsun (정순왕후생가)

13.0 Km    26382     2024-02-22

39 Handari-gil, Eumam-myeon, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Birth Home of Queen Jeongsun is the house where Queen Jeongsun (1745-1805), the queen consort of King Yeongjo (1694-1776), the 21st monarch of the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897), lived until she became queen in 1759. It is estimated to have been built in the 17th century and features the architectural characteristics of hanok, with its distinctive "ㅁ" shape and tiled roof.