Shinpyeong Brewery (신평양조장 백련 양조문화원)

12.7Km 2023-06-28

813 , Sinpyeong-ro, Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-362-6080

A 100-year-old family business passed on for three generations, a brewery where time ripens. A special Korean brewery tour to experience the past, present, and future of the brewing industry
Shinpyeong Brewery is a modern cultural heritage restoration project by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs. It's a traditional brewing artistic enterprise that inherits and develops the modern and contemporary brewing culture of Korea by brewing and manufacturing alcoholic beverages with the craftsmanship of old sake masters. At Shinpyeong Brewery, a famous traditional liquor brewery that has been brewing sake for three generations in the same place for a long time with the excellent rice of Shinpyeong, beautiful liquor containing the scent of life is ripening today.

Seosan Munsusa Temple (문수사(서산))

14.0Km 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).

Rock-carved Buddha Triad in Yonghyeon-ri, Seosan (서산 용현리 마애여래삼존상)

14.3Km 2020-03-27

65-13, Maaesamjonbul-gil, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-660-2538

Seosan Maaesamjonbul (Rock-Carved Buddha Triad) is carved into a huge rock cliff at the entrance to Bowonsa Temple at Gayasan Mountain. The Rock-Carved Buddha was discovered in 1958, and is considered the oldest and one of the most outstanding Buddha rock carvings in Korea.

Standing Buddha stands in the center, the cross-legged Buddha is to the right, and Standing Bodhisattva is on the left. The main Buddha, Yearaeipsang (Standing Buddha) is 2.8m high.

All sculptures carved in the middle of Baekje (6th century) are called "Baekje's Smile," named for their trademark bright smiles. The appearance of the smile changes depending on the direction of the sunlight, so these statues were designated as National Treasure No. 84. The best time to see the smile is from 9-11 a.m.

The location, an important site along a key transportation route from China to Baekje, is on the way to Buyeo from the Taean peninsula. The masterful work represents the active interchange of culture with China during that time period.

Ureongi Baksa (우렁이박사)

15.2Km 2024-02-21

7-1 Saetteo-ro, Sinpyeong-myeon, Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do
041-362-9554

Ureongi Baksa is a restaurant specializing in dishes made with freshwater snails, located near Sapgyoho Lake. They use freshwater snails grown in organic rice paddies, known for their health benefits. The main menu item is the baksane jeongsik (sweet and sour freshwater snail salad set menu), featuring dishes such as mixed paste, soybean paste jjigae, and sweet and sour freshwater snail salad. They also offer dambuk jjim jang (rich soybean paste soup with freshwater snail), a dish made with snails and rich soybean paste, as well as spicy and salty ureong deokjang (seasoned soybean paste with freshwater snail).

Solmoe Holy Ground (솔뫼성지)

16.2Km 2020-02-10

132, Solmoe-ro, Ugang-myeon, Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-362-5021

'Solmeo' gets its name from a small cluster of pine trees. The first Korean priest, Saint Kim Dae-gun Andrea was born here on August 21, 1821 and when he was seven, he escaped persecution by following his grandfather to Handeok-dong, Yongin (Golmaemashil). Furthermore, it is where four generations of ancestors such as his great-grandfather Kim Jin-hu (martyred in 1814), great uncle Kim Han-hyun (1816), father Kim Jae-jun (1839), and priest Kim Dae-gun himself (martyred in 1846) lived.

He was chosen as a theological student in Golmaemashil and studied in Macao. In 1846, he was ordained as priest by Bishop Ferréol in Shanghai, Kim Ga Hang Cathedral. After his return to Korea, he worked in Yongin until September 1846 when he was tried, executed and died a martyr when he was only 26. Pope Johannes Paulus II appointed him a saint during his visit to Korea in May 1984. In Solmoe, Priest Kim Dae-gun’s statue and a memorial stands underneath the pine trees and his remains are placed inside the nearby cathedral.

Moda Outlet - Haengdamdo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (모다아울렛 행담도점)

16.3Km 2024-04-22

276, Seohaean Expressway, Sinpyeong-myeon, Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do

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Yonghyeon National Recreational Forest (국립 용현자연휴양림)

16.6Km 2020-08-26

339, Maaesamjonbul-gil, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-664-1978

Yonghyeon National Recreational Forest is situated in the heart of Yonghyeon Valley between the ridges of Gayasan Mountain around Seongmunbong Peak (alt. 678 m). The forest boasts splendid natural landscape. A hiking trail and loop trail through the forest are established along the ridges of the mountain and connect to the road leading to Seosan Farm, so hiking and walking are convenient and one can get a great view of the Yellow Sea in the distance. The valley waters are particularly clean and clear, and the forest features dense groves of oak trees. There are group accommodation facilities and forest education classes. For an educational and cultural excursion, visitors can also learn about the later Baekje period in a nearby education facility.

Sapgyoho Land (삽교호놀이동산)

16.9Km 2024-02-21

15 Sapgyocheon 3-gil, Sinpyeong-myeon, Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Sapgyoho Land is a theme park located in a place overlooking Hwanghae Sea, Sapgyoho Lake, and Seohaedaegyo Bridge, known for its particularly beautiful night view. In addition to amusement park rides like ferris wheel, viking ship, disco ride, and carousel, there are also facilities such as a shooting range, a 4D theater, and a baseball practice center. Maintaining a retro atmosphere is also a characteristic of this place.

Dangjin Marine Tourism Organization (Sapgyo Hamsang Park) (당진해양관광공사 (함상공원))

17.0Km 2020-02-10

79, Sapgyocheon 3-gil, Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-363-6960

Dangjin Marine Tourism Organization, also known as Sapgyo Hamsang Park, is a unique theme park where old battleships have been turned into experience and exhibition halls. The park is comprised of a themed exhibition hall focused on the navy and marines, the inside and outside of military ships, flights and other exciting facilities, including a 4D video room, game center, carnival plaza, and indoor entertainment facility to help children admire and become intimate with the Navy and Marines. Also, Hamsang Cafe provides another resting area to enjoy ones visit fully.

Dangjin Sapgyoho Lake (당진 삽교호)

17.1Km 2024-02-27

100 Sapgyocheon 3-gil, Sinpyeong-myeon, Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Dangjin Sapgyoho Lake is a tourist destination where visitors can enjoy views of the Seohaedaegyo Bridge, the lake, and the sea all at once. Historically, it served as an important sea route to China, and now it functions as a tourist attraction with various facilities. There are plenty of attractions to enjoy, including a marine park utilizing retired naval ships, a marine-themed science museum, and an amusement park.

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