Muchangpo Beach (무창포해수욕장)

0m 37886 2021-08-11

10, Yeollinbada 1-gil, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-936-3561

Muchangpo Beach was a military site during the Joseon dynasty and was the first beach to open on the west coast in 1928. The beach has a length of 1.5 kilometers and x_width of 50 meters. The water level is 1-2 meters and the water temperature is approximately 22 degrees Celsius. The surrounding pine forest is lush and beautiful. In particular, there is a fishing spot with a large rock formation in front of the beach. For one to two days each month, there is a phenomenon also know as "Moses' Miracle" that opens a 1.5-kilometer-long road in the sea. This mysterious sea road was thought to only appear during summer, however it was revealed that it actually occurs every lunar month. In 1996, the beach was open to the general public.

The red lighthouse towering at the end of the long breakwater is as impressive as a picture. The pretty pensions right in front of the sandy beach add to the scenery. Also, Daecheonhang Port is a 20 minutes' drive away, and there visitors can enjoy fresh seafood and grilled shellfish at an affordable price.

Muchangpo Beach Palace Spa (무창포 비체팰리스 스파)

752.985240460501m 15764 2019-10-04

78, Yeollinbada 1-gil, Ungcheon-eup, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Muchangpo Beache Palace Spa has a variety of facilities including Spa Santorino, a couple’s spa, a therapeutic foot massage spa, a pine tree leaf spa, a rooibos spa, an outdoor swimming pool (1.2m deep, 25m long), sun beds, and beach parasols.

The pine tree spa is good for boosting blood circulation, relieving nerve pain, and reducing stress, while the rooibos spa is said to reduce pain, fever, and allergy symptoms.

Boryeong Jukdo Island (죽도 (보령))

3.6 Km 42429 2021-06-02

408-54, Nampobangjoje-ro, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-932-2023

Although called Jukdo Island, the island today is technically not an island as it has been connected to the mainland since the construction of Nampo Embankment in 1999. Along the entrance of the island are many fresh hoe (sliced raw fish) restaurants lining the street. This unpopulated fishing island is also called Daeseom (Bamboo Island) for its dense groves of bamboo trees.

Sanghwawon (상화원)

3.6 Km 0 2024-04-01

408-52 Nampobangjoje-ro, Nampo-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Sanghwawon is a traditional Korean garden that was created to protect Jukdo's natural environment. The name bears the meaning "reverence for harmony." A covered corridor of 1 kilometer in length surrounds the island, and it is said to be the longest in the world. Sanghwawon has various facilities, including the Uigokdang Shrine believed to have been built in the early Joseon dynasty, a hanok village, Panseok Plaza, and Sky Garden. Panseok Plaza is made of black sandstones, a specialty of Boryeong. With the x_height of a three-story building, Sky Garden offers a sunset view over the West Sea from high above.
Sanghwawon also has an accommodation facility with about 20 rooms decorated in a modern style, and is situated in a high location, so guests can admire the beautiful scenery of Sanghwawon outside the room. After the show "Young Actors' Retreat (2022)" was aired, the accommodation became popular as the place where the celebrities stayed.

Boryeong Mud Museum (보령머드박물관)

6.9 Km 15181 2018-10-18

897-15, Daehae-ro, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-931-4021

Boryeong Mud Museum is comprised of a mud shower booth, mud massage room, mud-related exhibition and hands-on programs as well as mud cosmetics. It is located in front of Daecheon Beach, making it convenient to visit after spending time on the beach. Visitors can enjoy various cosmetics and health-related experiences.

JFK Daecheon Waterpark (JFK 대천 워터파크)

7.2 Km 42907 2024-02-21

876 Daehae-ro, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

JFK Daecheon Waterpark Hotel is a summer-only waterpark located at Hotel Master Daecheon. Indoors, it features a spa, a kiddy pool, and a sauna zone. Outdoors, visitors can enjoy active water sports including a 100m slide, curved slides, a lazy river pool, and a wave pool. The waterpark also offers convenient facilities such as restaurants and cafés.

Sinseonhan Gegukji Ganjang Gejang (신선한게국지간장게장)

7.3 Km 0 2024-04-01

76 Haesuyokjang 4-gil, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Sinseonhan Gegukji Ganjang Gejang, which can be translated to “Fresh Gegukji Soy Sauce Marinated Crab,” is a restaurant located in the middle of Daecheon Beach that specializes in crab dishes made from fresh crabs caught in the West Sea. Gegukji is a unique food from the Taean and Seosan regions in Chungcheongnam-do, where a crab or crab broth is boiled with kimchi. The combination of crab broth and kimchi creates a unique savory flavor. Gegukji is an uncommon dish in other parts of Korea, so visitors are recommended to try it, especially thos who love Korean kimchi dishes or jjigae.

Daynicehotel[Korea Quality] / 데이나이스호텔((유)데이나이스호텔) [한국관광 품질인증]

7.8 Km 369 2020-12-10

60, Haesuyokjang 8-gil, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-936-2300

Day Nice Hotel is located just in front of Daecheon Beach, the pride of Boryeong and a popular tourist attraction throughout the year. The 3.5km-long beach is the longest beach in Korea. Every summer, the mud festival held here attracts visitors from home and abroad, and the festival can be appreciated closely and enjoyed first-hand in Day Nice Hotel. The hotel opened in July 2017. It boasts of refined and luxurious facilities; in particular, the penthouse on the top floor offers spacious area and a great overlooking view. All rooms have ocean views, and the hotel's entrance and the beach are about 20 steps away from each other. The breakfast restaurant on the first floor provides semi-buffer style meal. At the hotel entrance are tap water facilities for feet-washing and air guns for sand-cleaning. Standing along the beach are Boryeong Mud Museum, Civic Tower Square, Mud Square, Fountain Square, ziptrek Korea, etc. It is also be nice to get out of the beach to visit Daecheonhang Port Fish Market, Jukdo Island, and Muchangpo, among others.

Merrymud Hotel[Korea Quality] / 메리머드호텔[한국관광 품질인증]

7.9 Km 0 2024-01-19

52 , Haesuyokjang 8-gil, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-933-3366

Merrymud Hotel is a newly built 2-star hotel located across from Daecheon Beach, and all of the rooms have a great sense of openness as they have a view of the open sea from their terraces. There are 44 rooms, ranging from Superior to Penthouse, so there is a wide range of options to choose from. In the family suite, there is a separate bedroom and living room, while in the penthouse there are two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a separate living room. The hotel's facilities include a breakfast buffet, cafeteria, coffee shop, bakery, and rooftop garden that offers a spectacular view at night.

Daecheon Beach (대천해수욕장)

8.0 Km 110057 2024-04-01

123, Meodeu-ro, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

The area around Haesuyokjang 4-gil in Chungcheongnam-do is Daecheon Beach. It is the largest beach on the West Sea, and there have been resort complexes for international visitors since the 1930s. The white sand beach is 3.5-kilometer long and 100-meter wide, its slope is gentle, and the sand is clean. The sunset over Dabodo Island is especially beautiful. There are two zones of beach in Daecheon: Sunset Plaza and Mud Plaza, and each area offers a unique entertainment in summer. Annually, the Boryeong Mud Festival attracts Koreans and international tourists with a variety of events with the theme of Boryeong’s mud, including the Mud Checkpoint and Mud Discotheque. At the end of the beach is the Boryeong Mud Experience Center, where mud sauna, mud ondol room, mudpack, and mud massage are available. Daecheon Beach also offers activities of its own, such as Daecheon zip trekking and Sky Bike, a marine rail bike that passes over Daecheon Beach and Daecheon Port.

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