Cheollipo Arboretum (천리포수목원)

.0M 2025-03-15

187, Cheollipo 1-gil, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Cheollipo Arboretum is located on the tip of the Taean peninsula, and was founded by Min Byung-gal (Carl Ferris Miller), the "blue-eyed Korean." Min purchased the land in 1962 and starting in 1970, many trees were planted in earnest. At that time, the park was only open to experts in related fields and members who helped fund the arboretum. In 2009, select sections of the arboretum were finally opened to the general public. The arboretum features more than 16,830 kinds of plants (as of October 2022), including holly, magnolia, camelia, and maple trees, as well as five varieties of Rose of Sharon, the national flower.

AR Surf (에이알서프)

908.6M 2024-06-03

108-16 Mallipo 1-gil, Sowon-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

AR Surf is an surf center located at the midpoint of Mallip Beach for anyone interested in surfing. Thanks to the gentle and pleasant waves, Mallipo Beach has gained much attention among surfers as a surfing beach. AR Surf has certified professionals who offer surfing lessons at an affordable rate. It also has an exquisite surf shop, a spacious parking lot, a snack bar, and a resting spot, providing everything a surfer needs to hit the waters. They also offer a experience package, which includes a lesson session, an equipment rental kit and free activity time for enjoying surfing.

Cheollipo Beach (천리포해수욕장)

947.9M 2021-10-01

265-3, Cheollipo 1-gil, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Cheollipo Beach is among the many beaches located within Taeanhaean National Park. It is located 2 kilometers north of Mallipo Beach, a well-known beach in Taean. Another 2 kilometers north is Baengnipo Beach. The beaches in the park are characterized by shallow waters that are 1~2 meters deep with a 1-kilometer beach shore. In particular, Cheollipo Beach is noted as an amazing sunset spot, making it a popular attraction regardless of swimming season.

Mallipo Beach (만리포해수욕장)

960.5M 2024-03-15

138 Mallipo 2-gil, Sowon-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Mallipo Beach, located in Taean, is a C-shaped, flat sandy beach with shallow waters, making it ideal for swimming and various water sports during the summer. Adjacent to the beach, a pine forest provides a perfect spot for camping. Numerous nearby shops offer accommodations and fresh seafood. Additionally, the observatory offers spectacular views of the West Sea and its stunning sunsets.

Uihang Beach (의항해수욕장)

4.0Km 2024-02-26

Uihang-ri, Sowon-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Uihang Beach, situated in Taean, gets its name from "Uihang," meaning the neck of an ant, alluding to the area's narrow and elongated terrain. The beach features a gentle slope with both sands and pebbles. Fishing is available on the breakwater, and the vicinity offers various accommodations, including a campground, pensions, lodgings, and a hanok resort.

Jade Resortel (제이드리조텔)

12.5Km 2025-01-07

69, Sinjindo-gil, Geunheung-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Jade Resortel is located in Anheung Port, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, which is packed with peaceful and tranquil places. As the hotel is surrounded by beautiful scenery and the sea, guests can enjoy a tidal flat and fishing experiences, swimming at the beach, and a sightseeing cruise around the nearby islands. The hotel’s view of the sunset over the western coast is sure to be an unforgettable moment for guests. Taean’s seasonal food items include webfoot octopus and blue crabs in spring; long-legged octopus and carp in summer; jumbo shrimp and gizzard shads in autumn; and cubed snailfish soup and fresh oysters in winter.

Yeonpo Beach (연포해수욕장)

12.6Km 2022-08-04

43 , Yeonpo 2-gil, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Located on the Taean Coast, Yeonpo Beach has been a popular vacation spot since 1972. Yeonpo Beach is long and curved, providing a magnificent scenery. It is famous for having the longest period of seasonal operation in the country thanks to its relatively high water temperature as a result of the warm currents. The pine groves and oddly shaped rocks along the coastline make for a fine view.

Hagampo Auto Campground (학암포 오토캠핑장)

12.8Km 2024-02-22

1152-37, Okpa-ro, Wonbuk-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Hagampo Auto Campground is located near Hagampo Beach in the Yellow Sea on the northern side of Taean. Visitors can enjoy a dip in the sea while camping here. There are nearly 100 campsites here, including both standard and caravan sites, as well as sites for trailers. Hagampo Auto Campground is open all year round, and one has access to a fireplace and electricity. Nearby tourist sites include Taean Sindurihaeansagu Coastal Dune and Solhyanggi Trail.

Taean Taeeulam Hermitage (태을암(태안))

14.1Km 2021-07-30

78-132, Woni-ro, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Taeeulam Hermitage is well-known for Rock-carved Standing Buddha Triad, designated as National Treasure No. 307. Featuring gently smiling Buddhas, Taean’s Budda Triad has a unique formation with a smaller Bodhisattva figure set in the middle with two Buddha statues on the sides, being different from a typical triad which usually features a main Buddha in the middle surrounded by two Hyeopsi Bosal (Buddhist saint) on the sides.

Taeeulam Hermitage is located on the western coast, providing opportunities to interact with China and Chinese culture but this also allowed for frequent appearances of foreign raiders. With this geographical background, Taean was able to accept Chinese precedent culture earlier than other areas and established excellent Buddhist cultural relics.

Taeanhaean National Park (태안해안국립공원)

14.3Km 2022-09-06

9, Gwisil-gil, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Taeanhaean National Park includes nearly 130 islands in the area around Taean-gun, designated as a Slow City. The park has a picturesque landscape with beautiful beaches, rock formations, mountain peaks and sea cliffs. The area (328.99 ㎢) was designated as a national park in October 1978, and at present, nearly 250 different species of plants grow within its boundaries.

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