Taean Taeeulam Hermitage (태을암(태안))

17.8Km 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.

Birth Home of Queen Jeongsun (정순왕후생가)

18.0Km 2024-02-22

39 Handari-gil, Eumam-myeon, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Birth Home of Queen Jeongsun is the house where Queen Jeongsun (1745-1805), the queen consort of King Yeongjo (1694-1776), the 21st monarch of the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897), lived until she became queen in 1759. It is estimated to have been built in the 17th century and features the architectural characteristics of hanok, with its distinctive "ㅁ" shape and tiled roof.

Seosan Haemi Eupseong Festival (서산해미읍성축제)

18.1Km 2025-07-29

143 Nammun 2-ro, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-660-2696

The Seosan Haemi Eupseong Festival is a cultural festival held at Seosan Haemieupseong Walled Town, an ancient fortress with a 600-year history. The festival combines light, music, and the historic fortress to create a fantastic nighttime scenery and offers content for all generations. During the day, visitors can enjoy sophisticated performances while picnicking, and at night, they can partake in a vibrant evening stroll.

Haemieupseong Walled Town (서산 해미읍성)

18.2Km 2025-08-06

143 Nammun 2-ro, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Haemieupseong Walled Town is a representative fortress from the Joseon period. Additional famous walled towns in Korea include Gochangeupseong Walled Town and Naganeupseong Walled Town. Haemieupseong Walled Town was established in 1491 during the 22nd year of King Seongjong. Its perimeter is approximately 1.8 kilometers, the x_height is 5 meters, and total area is 196,381 m², making it a huge fortress. Through restoration and purification projects, its old image has been restored as a historic park and it is famous as a site of Catholic martyrs' in the late Joseon era.

During the persecution of Catholics, many Catholics from Chungcheong-do were forced to come to Haemieupseong Walled Town where the administration office was located. Upon arrival, they were tortured to death. In particular, approximately 1,000 people are recorded as having been executed during the persecution in 1866.

The plaza inside of the fortress has a prison site where Catholics were chained up under the Daewongun government, and a gigantic old tree which was the tree used for torturing. The stones which were used for thrashing are located outside of a fortress gate and have become a holy place.

Seosan Hotel Aria (서산아리아호텔)

18.5Km 2024-12-23

94 , Dongheon-ro, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-668-7822

Seosan Aria Hotel, near Central Lake Park in Seosan-si, Chungcheonnam-do, consists of a main building, new building, an annexe, and a deluxe building, and has 80 rooms accommodating up to 160 people. There are three types of room: Garden rooms have access to the roof-top garden; Studio rooms are equipped with home theatres and accomodate up to four people; and Duplex rooms. Public transport connections are good, and the hotel is just 1km away from Seosan City Hall and adjacent shopping malls. There’s a large parking lot (one car per room).

Seosan Kkotgejang (서산꽃게장)

18.6Km 2024-03-04

92 Hanmaeum 5-ro, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
041-665-8829

Seosan Kkotgejang specializes in preparing blue crabs harvested from the Seohae Coast using traditional methods. They offer both ganjang kkotgejang (soy sauce marinated blue crab) and yangnyeom kkotgejang (spicy marinated blue crab). The ganjang kkotgejang is prepared by marinating fresh crabs with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and other seasonings, resulting in a savory and flavorful taste. The yangnyeom kkotgejang is marinated with a seasoning mixture primarily consisting of chili pepper powder. They also serve dishes like ureok jeotguk (salted rockfish soup) and yeongyang gulbap (nutritious oyster rice). Seosan is known for its bay, providing an ideal habitat for blue crabs.

CU - Seosaneupnae Village Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (cu서산읍내빌리지점)

18.9Km 2024-06-27

36, Yangyujeong 1-ro, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

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Samgi Kkotgejang (삼기꽃게장)

19.1Km 2024-03-04

162 Goun-ro, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
041-665-5392

Samgi Kkotgejang is a gejang (marinated crab) specialty restaurant with over 40 years of experience in cooking blue crabs harvested from the Seohae Coast using traditional methods. Their ganjang kkotgejang (soy sauce marinated crab) is prepared by marinating crabs in sauce seasoned with salted oyster extract for a year and then further seasoned with garlic, ginger, and other spices, resulting in a rich and savory flavor. They also offer dishes like kkotgetang (spicy blue crab stew) and yangnyeom gejang (spicy marinated crab), and eoriguljeot (salted oysters) are served as a side dish. Seosan is known for its bay, providing an ideal habitat for blue crabs.

Underwind tourism farm [Korea Quality] / 바람아래관광농원 [한국관광 품질인증]

19.2Km 2023-04-13

13-6 , Daeya-ro, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-10-9252-3224

The Underwind Tourist Farm on Anmyeondo Island, Taean, Chungcheonnam-do stands amid beautiful scenery and close to Jipo Reservoir, famous for its lotus flowers. Underwind offers mazes, animal farms, outdoor swimming pools, water slides and boat fishing, and the pension is a good place to stay for couples and families with chidlren alike. Guestrooms range from 2-person 10-person rooms. The Café Under the Tree serves breakfast, brunch, and drinks.

Anmyeondo Maze Park (안면도 미로공원)

19.2Km 2024-10-29

13-6 Daeya-ro, Gonam-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Anmyeondo Maze Park is located within Underwind Pension, a fun experience farm complete with accommodations, maze, cafe, and additional amenities for the whole family to enjoy.

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