Cheongpodae Beach (청포대해수욕장)

10.2Km 2021-06-24

57-2, Cheongpodae-gil, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-670-2691

Cheongpodae Beach is located just south of Mongsanpo Beach. Its gently curved shoreline, unique rock formations, pine trees, and migratory birds all combine to make one spectacular scenery. The sand is white, the waves are not too high, and the water temperature is just right - all these are reasons to make this the next family vacation destination. Visitors can enjoy fresh seafood at nearby Mageumpo Port with a view of various islands.

Taean Taeeulam Hermitage (태을암(태안))

11.3Km 2021-07-30

78-132, Woni-ro, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-672-1440

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.

Mageompo Beach (마검포해수욕장)

11.3Km 2021-07-01

Sinon-ri, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-670-2691

Mageompo Beach in Nam-myeon, Taean-gun is located right before the bridge that leads to Anmyeondo Island. As the beach is not widely popular among tourists, one can spend a quiet and tranquil vacation here. Near the beach is a dense pine tree forest where one can enjoy camping. The white sand and shallow waters also make it a good place for kids to swim. In the evening, the beach is a great spot to watch the breathtaking sunset.

This beach is famous for silchi-hoe, a dish consisting of freshly sliced raw fish. The ocean near the beach is one of the biggest natural sources of fresh seafood such as anchovy, sand eel and short arm octopus.

Baekhwasan Mountain (Taean) (백화산(태안))

11.5Km 2025-01-17

41-2 Dongmun-ri, Taean-eup, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Baekhwasan Mountain, standing at 258 meters tall and located north of Taean, is relatively small, allowing for an easy climb. Its name, Baekhwa, is derived from the appearance of the snow-capped mountain, which resembles a white cloth draped over its peak. The mountain is rich in pine trees and rocks and is home to historical sites such as the Rock-carved Standing Buddha Triad in Dongmun-ri, and the Baekhwasanseong Fortress. A suspension bridge spans a cliff on the mountain, and the summit offers a spectacular view of the sunset.

Cancelled: Taean Lily Garden (태안 백합꽃 정원)

11.8Km 2022-05-30

200, Mageompo-gil, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-41-675-9200

Taean Lily Garden festival is held annually in spring when lilies are at their peak. As such, the festival grounds are filled with the aromatic scent of these beautiful flowers in a rainbow of hues and designs.

Jeonggane Baksok Nakjitang (정가네박속낙지탕)

11.8Km 2024-02-26

6, Sudeung-gil, Taean-eup, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Jeonggane Baksok Nakjitang is a restaurant specializing in baksok nakjitang (gourd and octopus soup, steamed rice not included) and haemul kalguksku (noodle soup with seafood). Baksok nakjitang (gourd and octopus soup) is a folk dish of Taean, a soup made with octopus sourced from Taean’s tidal flats and calabash. This restaurant uses only the freshest octopus caught from Taean’s tidal flats, so the octopus remains chewy and tender even after boiling. Noodles can be added to the soup. Taean’s proximity to the sea and its extensive tidal flats make seafood from Taean plentiful and delicious.

AR Surf (에이알서프)

11.8Km 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.

Taean Lighting Festival (태안 빛축제)

11.9Km 2024-11-19

200 Mageompo-gil, Nam-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-675-9200

Taean Lighting Festival takes place every day of the year, lighting up the evening.

Mallipo Beach (만리포해수욕장)

11.9Km 2024-03-15

138 Mallipo 2-gil, Sowon-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-670-2691

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.

Cheollipo Arboretum (천리포수목원)

12.6Km 2025-03-15

187, Cheollipo 1-gil, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-672-9982

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.

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