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Namdang Port (남당항)

17.7Km    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

Seosan Gaesimsa Temple (개심사(서산))

Seosan Gaesimsa Temple (개심사(서산))

17.8Km    2021-09-18

321-86, Gaesimsa-ro, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-688-2256

Situated in a dense forest in Sangwangsan Mountain and 6 kilometers away from Haemi-myeon, Gaesimsa Temple is one of the four major temples in Chungcheongnam-do. The path from the parking lot to the temple site is quite remote and curved, but beautiful especially in spring when cherry blossoms are in full bloom.

The temple was built in 1484 during the 15th year of King Seongjong and designated as a Treasure. The architecture of the temple stands out, as the buildings use bent tree trunks for pillars.

Cheonbuk Oyster Complex in Boryeong (보령 천북굴단지)

18.2Km    2024-06-05

Cheonbuk-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-930-0804

Cheonbuk Oyster Complex in Boryeong is a place near the Hongseong Embankment where various restaurants specializing in oysters are clustered. Boryeong is known for its abundant oyster production, with those caught between November and February considered the finest. In December, the Cheonbuk Oyster Festival is held, featuring events for tourists. Here, visitors can taste a variety of dishes made with oysters, including grilled oysters, raw oysters, and oyster rice.

Yesan Market & Yesan Fifth-day Market (5th & 10th) (예산시장 / 예산오일장(5, 10일))

19.4Km    2024-06-05

967 Hyeongjegogae-ro, Yesan-eup, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

The city of Yesan is home to two notable markets: Yesan Fifth-day Market, which dates back to the 1920s, and Yesan Market, a permanent traditional market. Yesan has historically been a prolific producer of agricultural and livestock products, and the market served as a central point of regional specialties. In fact, Yesan apples are famous across Korea. On days ending with 0 and 5, a fifth-day market is held, which makes the market far larger and livelier. Yesan Rice Soup Street can also be found here.

Yesan Jangteo Three Kingdoms Festival (예산장터 삼국축제)

Yesan Jangteo Three Kingdoms Festival (예산장터 삼국축제)

19.8Km    2025-10-23

Yesan-ri, Yesan-eup, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-332-4317

The Yesan Jangteo Three Kingdoms Festival revolves around three themes: chrysanthemums, Korean rice soup, and noodles. Visitors can enjoy a variety of foods and experience the culture unique to Yesan Market.