Chungcheong Suyeongseong Fortress in Boryeong (보령 충청수영성)

17.1 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)

17.2 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.

Yedang Reservoir (예당저수지(예당관광지))

17.3 Km 27858 2024-06-04

Deungchon-ri, Eungbong-myeon, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-339-8285

Yedang Reservoir is a popular attraction that represents Yesan in Chungcheongnam-do. Main facilities include a monorail, suspension bridge, sculpture park, and campground, as well as restaurants, accommodations, and convenience facilities. There are also various themed walking trail and parking lots. Many people visit to see the Golden Tree, a tree that takes on a golden hue at sunset.

Haemieupseong Walled Town (서산 해미읍성)

17.4 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.

Seosan Haemieupseong Festival (서산해미읍성축제)

17.4 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.

Yedangho Suspension Bridge & Musical Fountain (예당호 출렁다리(음악분수))

17.5 Km 359 2021-02-10

161, Yedanggwangwang-ro, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-339-8282

Yedangho Suspension Bridge opened on April 6, 2019 as the longest suspension bridge in Korea with the length of 402 meters. With the addition of Slow Lake Road in October of the same year, visitors can now enjoy the beautiful scenery even more. There is a sculpture park around the lake, standing in harmony with the white suspension bridge.

A grand musical fountain was installed on April 25, 2020. The fountain is the widest in the nation, and shoots jets of water up 110 meters into the air. The fountain show lasts for 20 minutes, and uses bightly colored LED lights for an exciting performance.

Haemi Martyrdom Holy Ground (Yeosutgol) (해미순교성지(여숫골))

17.7 Km 24160 2020-03-06

13, Seongji 1-ro, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-688-3183

Haemi Martyrdom Holy Ground is the site where nearly 1,000 Catholics in Chungcheongnam-do were buried alive during the time between the Byeongin Persecution in 1866 and 1882. At that time, Catholics were executed outside Haemieupseong Fortress' Seomun Gate (West Gate). As it was difficult to execute them one by one, the martyrs were buried alive in a big hole all at once. When confronted with their deaths, the martyrs prayed while singing 'Yesumaria' (Jesus Maria). Because it also sounds like "Yeosumeori", the place was called 'Yeosutgol' as well.

The 16-meter-high memorial tower was set set up near Haemicheon Stream to pay tribute to the nameless martyrs who were buried alive. Many Catholics visit this location every year to remember and honor the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for their belief.

Daeheung Sikdang (대흥식당)

18.1 Km 0 2024-02-21

37-1, Sudeoksaan-gil, Deoksan-myeon, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Daeheung Sikdang is an old restaurant that serves great sanchae (wild vegetables) cuisine at the entrance to Sudeoksa Temple, a famous Buddhist temple in Korea. Its signature menu is the dolsot deodeok jeongsik (hot stone pot rice and deodeok set menu), featuring fragrant deodeok and wild vegetable dishes prepared with care. There are other menus on offer, such as beoseot pajeon (mushroom and green onion pancake), ureong chomuchim (sweet and sour freshwater snail salad), dotori bindaetteok (acorn and mung bean pancake), dotorimuk (acorn jelly salad), and sundubu (soft bean curd). Side dishes include jogi gui (grilled yellow croaker), ori barbecue (duck barbecue), and doenjangguk (soybean paste soup).

Kohwun Garden (고운식물원)

19.2 Km 26819 2020-08-28

398-23, Singmurwon-gil, Cheongyang-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-943-6245

Kohwun Garden opened on April 28, 2003, following the collection, planting, and cultivation of a wide range of plants and trees over a twelve-year period. The garden is about 200,000 ㎡, and the half of the area is used for educational purposes for both professionals and non-professionals alike. It is home to at least 15 rare or endangered plant species including Miseonnamu (Abeliophyllum distichum Nakai) and Euryale ferox Salisbury, in addition to nearly 4,500 species of plant genetic resources.

Seosan Ganworam Hermitage (간월암(서산))

19.5 Km 55318 2023-01-02

119-29, Ganwoldo 1-gil, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-668-6624

Ganworam is a small hermitage located in Ganwoldo-ri in Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do. Ganworam Hermitage was created by the Great Monk Muhak, the monk to King Taejo of the Joseon dynasty. The name of the hermitage is directly tied with Muhak himself as it is said Muhak became enlightened while meditating under the moon (wol means moon in Korean) at this hermitage. At low tide, Ganworam Hermitage is connected to shore via a natural walkway, but at high tide, the walkway is submerged and the hermitage becomes an island. At night time, in particular, the hermitage and its surrounding islets create a breathtaking view as the moonlight reflects off the sea.

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