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Mageompo Beach (마검포해수욕장)

Mageompo Beach (마검포해수욕장)

8.3Km    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.

Anmyeon Beach (안면 해수욕장)

9.3Km    2021-06-30

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

Anmyeon Beach is a 10-minute drive away from Yeonyukgyo Bridge, located in southern Taean. The way to the beach is led by sceneries of mountains and rice paddies. Upon arrival, the view gets replaced with a wide-open sandy beach with small islets scattered across the ocean. Anmyeon Beach is also a popular site for rock fishing and catching clams and baby crabs at low tide.

Seosan Buseoksa Temple (부석사(서산))

9.6Km    2024-12-03

243 Buseoksa-gil, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-662-3824

Located on Dobisan Mountain in Seosan, Chungcheongnam-do, Buseoksa Temple was built by the Great Monk Uisang in 677, the 17th year of King Munmu of Silla, and was later rebuilt by Great Monk Muhak during the Joseon dynasty. The temple houses eight seated Buddha statues and attracts many visitors due to its magnificent surrounding scenery.

Mongsanpo Beach (몽산포해수욕장)

Mongsanpo Beach (몽산포해수욕장)

10.0Km    2022-08-03

65-27, Mongsanpo-gil, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-670-2691

Mongsanpo Beach, part of Taeanhaean National Park, stretches 18 kilometers southwest of Seosan, 9 kilometers south of Taean and along the west coast of the Nammyeon Peninsula. Mongsanpo's white sand beach is around 3 kilometers long and has a 5 degree tilt. The water is 1~2 meters deep with an average temperature of 22 degrees Celsius.

The beach is surrounded by a dense forest of pine trees. The pine tree forest along the beach serves as a good auto-camping location to enjoy some fresh air and the natural beauty of the surroundings. During low tide, the muddy sediments deposited by the tide provide a place where people come to catch clams and mud crabs or as a field trip for children to learn the mudflat ecosystem.

A 1-kilometer drive in the western direction while passing through the spectacular pine tree tunnel brings visitors to Mongdaepogu Port where a number of fishing boats are docked. Near the port, there are a number of small seafood eateries to enjoy freshly sliced raw fish at reasonable prices.

Cheongsan Arboretum (청산수목원)

Cheongsan Arboretum (청산수목원)

10.7Km    2021-03-19

70, Yeonkkot-gil, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-675-0656

Cheongsan Arboretum is home to over 200 different kinds of wildflowers, trees, and water plants such as lotuses and water lilies. Theme gardens and walking trails have over 600 types of trees. Opened in 1990, the garden has the most water plants in the nation.

Stay & Studio Yeoyeojae (스테이 앤드 스튜디오 여여재)

Stay & Studio Yeoyeojae (스테이 앤드 스튜디오 여여재)

11.4Km    2024-10-30

448 , Mongdae-ro, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-10-3223-1183

Stay & Studio Yeoyeojae is a two-story red brick pension located one kilometer from Mongsanpo Port in Taean. There are five guest rooms, including two-story rooms with ocean views and pet-friendly rooms. Guests can enjoy the calming view of the sea from the terrace of their rooms, and some rooms have a spacious balcony where they can enjoy glamping. Barbecue can be enjoyed at the barbecue site, or guests can take a 10-minute walk to Mongsanpo Beach to catch the sunset.

Chuyangsa Shrine (추양사)

Chuyangsa Shrine (추양사)

11.5Km    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.

Farm Kamille, Taean (팜카밀레)

Farm Kamille, Taean (팜카밀레)

11.6Km    2024-12-13

56-19 Uun-gil, Nam-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Farm Kamille combines the English word 'farm' with 'kamille,' derived from chamomile, a well-known herb. Farm Kamille, Taean is a farm garden that grows herbs, allowing visitors to enjoy their aroma. HERB RA Corporation, which was the first to import, produce and sell herbal teas in Korea, opened this farm garden based on its years of experience manufacturing and distributing herbal teas and herbal products. Farm Kamille, Taean, is the largest herbal tourist farm in the country, spanning approx. 39,600 square meters. It has various themed herb gardens: the Le Petit Prince (Little Prince) Garden, Rose Garden, Cake Garden, Lavender Garden, Kitchen Garden, Chamomile & Sage Garden, Event Garden, Romantic Garden, Water Garden, and Animal Garden. Additionally, there are accommodation facilities where you can get expansive views of the garden; and a herb shop where you can feel, experience, and purchase herb-related products made with ingredients produced in the garden. Furthermore, you can taste healthy and beautifully presented dishes made with various herbs grown at the farm and locally produced food ingredients cultivated using natural farming methods.
※ Pet-friendly Travel Information
- A playground where you can take a walk or play with your pet.
- Dog-friendly lodging facilities, swimming pool, and training facility are available.

Anmyeondo Island (안면도)

Anmyeondo Island (안면도)

11.6Km    2024-03-15

149 Jangteo-ro, Anmyeon-eup, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-673-3081

Anmyeondo Island is the sixth-largest island in Korea. Originally part of the mainland, it became an island after a canal was constructed to improve grain transportation. In 1970, a bridge reconnected it to the mainland. It is renowned for hosting Korea's only maritime national park. The island boasts fourteen beaches and the Anmyeondo Recreation Forest. It is also recognized for the "Population of Golden Rain Trees," designated as a Natural Monument.

Hongseong Namdang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival (홍성남당항 대하축제)

Hongseong Namdang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival (홍성남당항 대하축제)

12.1Km    2024-08-12

213-1 Namdanghang-ro, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-10-5433-8196

Namdang 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, Namdang Port is home to a wide array of sea life including blue crab, cockle and webfoot octopus. Namdang Port also draws throngs of visitors from early September to mid-October every year for the country’s largest Jumbo Shrimp Festival.