Yanggoksa Shrine (양곡사)

16.2 Km 0 2024-01-16

131-31 Hongnamseo-ro, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Yanggoksa Shrine is located in Yanggok-ri, Hongseong, and enshrines the memorial tablets of Han Won-jin, and his disciples Song Neung-sang, and Kim Han-rok. The shrine was built in 1772 to commemorate Han Won-jin, and then was later rebuilt in 1987 with the addition of Song Neung-sang and Kim Han-rok's memorial tablets.

Hongseong Namdang Port Saejogae Festival (홍성남당항 새조개축제)

17.2 Km 89385 2024-01-24

1-1 Namdanghang-ro 213beon-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-634-0104

Hongseong Namdang Port Saejogae Festival celebrates the saejogae (egg cockle) that is harvested around Namdang Port and Cheonsuman Bay between December and April of every year. The plump saejogae are famous for their chewy texture and nutritional value, full of protein, iron, and other essential minerals.

Hongseong Namdang Port Sea Trout Festival (홍성남당항 바다송어 페스티벌)

17.2 Km 0 2024-05-22

1-1 Namdanghang-ro 213beon-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-634-0104

Hongseong Namdang Port Sea Trout Festival celebrates the local spring-time catch of sea trout, a healthy food with a tasty flavor and chewy texture. During the festival, enjoy a range of activities including performances and catching barehanded fishing.

Hongseong Namdanghang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival (홍성 남당항 대하축제)

17.3 Km 26270 2022-11-11

213-1, Namdanghang-ro, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-10-3288-9551

Namdanghang Port, located at the west end of Hongseong, is a famous west coast port known for its exceptional seafood. Surrounded by the clean waters of Cheonsuman Bay, Namdahang Port is home to a wide array of sea life including blue crab, cockle and webfoot octopus. Namdanghang Port also draws throngs of visitors from early September to mid-October every year for the country’s largest Jumbo Shrimp Festival.

Namdang Port (남당항)

17.3 Km 15674 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

Gaehwa Art Park (개화예술공원)

17.5 Km 0 2021-05-24

673-47, Seongjusan-ro, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-931-4613

Situated in Boryeong, the spacious Gaehwa Art Park is a theme art park that houses a variety of parks and attractions: to name a few, Mosan Fine Arts Museum, Birim Park, Yukpilsi Park, Hwain Music Hall, and Herb Land. The orange roof of Mosan Fine Arts Museum was made by using local stones. At Yukpilsi Park, visitors can see over 1,500 sculptures, statues and monuments as well as large stones inscribed with famous Korean poems. At Herb Land, visitors can enjoy dining. Throughout the park, visitors can see seven different ponds, waterfalls, and walking trails as well as animals such as deer, rabbits, and ducks roaming freely.

Buyeo Muryangsa Temple (무량사(부여))

17.6 Km 25467 2021-11-12

203, Muryang-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-836-5066

Muryangsa Temple, located at the foot of Mansusan Mountain in Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, is said to have been built during the reign of Silla King Munmu by national preceptor Beomil. Geungnakjeon Hall can be seen after passing through Sacheonwangmun Gate, recognizably the best location for taking in the beauty of Muryangsa Temple. The temple grounds hold the Two-story Geungnakjeon Hall, Five-story Stone Pagoda, and Stone Lantern, all in a row.

The temple is also famous for being the place where Kim Siseup, one of the Saengyuksin (Six Loyal Subjects of the Joseon dynasty), spent his last few days before death. Visitors can see his portrait inside the temple. Although the temple site is included in Buyeo-gun’s administrative district, it is located closer to downtown Boryeong.

Chuyangsa Shrine (추양사)

17.9 Km 0 2024-01-15

25 Jisan 5-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Chuhyangsa Shrine is located in Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, and is dedicated to Kim Bokhan, also known as Jisan. The site holds memorial rites every year for the followers and descendents of Kim Bokhan.

Ongmasan Mountain (옥마산)

18.0 Km 0 2024-06-03

300 Changdong 1-gil, Nampo-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Ongmasan Mountain is located in the southern part of Boryeong with its highest point reaching 601 meters above sea level. Although the mountain encompasses the areas of Myeongcheon-dong and Nampo-myeon, it can easily be identified due to the transmission tower installed at the peak. The mountain's name is said to have derived from the legend of the last king of the Silla period and his horse that was hit with a jade arrow. The mountain has a paragliding center and a pine forest with rest spots. At the northern section of the summit, there is a pavilion that offers an excellent vista and Daeyeongsa Temple, renowned for its beautiful cherry blossoms in spring. Ongmasan Mountain can be reached by taking the National Roads 21 and 40, and other regional highways as well as expressways. Nearby attractions include Boryeong Mugunghwa Arboretum, Seongjusan Mountain, Seongjusan Recreational Forest, Boryeong Coal Museum, and Gaehwa Herb Land.

Yongbongsan Mountain (용봉산)

18.1 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.

Yanggoksa Shrine (양곡사) - Area information - Korea travel information