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Homeplus - Boryeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 보령)

10.1Km 2024-04-23

5, Seolleung-ro 162-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Gaehwa Art Park (개화예술공원)

11.5Km 2021-05-24

673-47, Seongjusan-ro, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-931-4613

Situated in Boryeong, the spacious Gaehwa Art Park is a theme art park that houses a variety of parks and attractions: to name a few, Mosan Fine Arts Museum, Birim Park, Yukpilsi Park, Hwain Music Hall, and Herb Land. The orange roof of Mosan Fine Arts Museum was made by using local stones. At Yukpilsi Park, visitors can see over 1,500 sculptures, statues and monuments as well as large stones inscribed with famous Korean poems. At Herb Land, visitors can enjoy dining. Throughout the park, visitors can see seven different ponds, waterfalls, and walking trails as well as animals such as deer, rabbits, and ducks roaming freely.

Chunjangdae Beach (춘장대해수욕장)

12.7Km 2022-08-03

20, Chunjangdae-gil, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-951-9110

Chunjangdae Beach offers a gentle 1.5-degree slope and a thick grove of pine and acacia trees, making it popular as a summer vacation destination. A meeting plaza is located at the midpoint of the beach, and walking paths connect to nearby islands. At low tide, visitors can catch shellfish and flatfish in the mudflat. Nearby attractions include the Busa Sea Wall, Hongwonhang Port, and Camellia Grove in Maryang-ri.

Seongjusan Recreational Forest (성주산자연휴양림)

12.8Km 2022-12-27

57-228, Hwajanggol-gil, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-934-7133

Seongjusan Recreational Forest in Boryeong, Chungcheongnam-do is especially popular in spring because of its cherry blossoms and beautiful wildflowers. Also, the observatory 100 meters below the mountain peak (680 meters in elevation) offers a great view of Seongju-myeon and Oesan-myeon. Roundtrip hike to the peak takes approximately 2-3 hours.

Nearby tourist attractions include the Seongjusaji Temple site and a coal museum (15 minutes on foot), as well as Daecheon Beach and Muchangpo Beach (20-30 minutes by car).

Hongwonhang Port (홍원항)

13.5Km 2021-08-12

130-3, Hongwon-gil, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-952-9525

Hongwonhang Port, located near Chunjangdae Beach, is a popular place for enjoying sea fishing and delectable meals of fresh raw fish. In addition to its culinary appeal, the port offers the picturesque scene of long stretches of shoreline guarded by two beacons in red and white. Hongwonhang Port has many fishing boats thanks to its small tidal range, resulting in a lively atmosphere and cheap sashimi prices.

Hongwonhang Port, along with Gwangyanghang Port in Jeollanam-do, is the prime spot for gizzard shad. Each autumn the port holds the Gizzard Shad Festival, a festival that has plenty of events & delectable fish dishes. While at the festival, visitors are also encouraged to check out the Seocheon Museum of Marine & Natural History and Dongbaekjeong. The stuffed specimens at the museum are worth the visit and the view of Maryang Port from atop the museum is unbelievable.

Simyeondonggyegok Valley (Seongjugyegok Valley) (심연동계곡(성주계곡))

14.1Km 2024-02-21

Seongju-ri, Seongju-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Simyeondonggyegok Valley is a valley formed in an S-shape to the south of Seongjusan Mountain. The name "Simyeon" means deep pond. The landscape is picturesque, and visitors can enjoy forest bathing along the trail lined with pine trees. Even in the summer, the cool flowing water makes it an ideal destination for relaxation.

Buyeo Muryangsa Temple (무량사(부여))

14.5Km 2021-11-12

203, Muryang-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-836-5066

Muryangsa Temple, located at the foot of Mansusan Mountain in Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, is said to have been built during the reign of Silla King Munmu by national preceptor Beomil. Geungnakjeon Hall can be seen after passing through Sacheonwangmun Gate, recognizably the best location for taking in the beauty of Muryangsa Temple. The temple grounds hold the Two-story Geungnakjeon Hall, Five-story Stone Pagoda, and Stone Lantern, all in a row.

The temple is also famous for being the place where Kim Siseup, one of the Saengyuksin (Six Loyal Subjects of the Joseon dynasty), spent his last few days before death. Visitors can see his portrait inside the temple. Although the temple site is included in Buyeo-gun’s administrative district, it is located closer to downtown Boryeong.

Seosan Hoegwan (서산회관)

14.7Km 2024-02-22

318 Seoin-ro, Seo-myeon, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
041-951-7677

Seosan Hoegwan is a webfoot octopus specialty restaurant located right in front of the tidal flats. The webfoot octopus caught here, using conch shells to attract them, is exceptionally fresh and flavorful. Popular dishes include jukkumi cheolpan bokkeum (stir-fried webfoot octopus on hot iron plate) and jukkumi shabu shabu (webfoot octopus shabu-shabu) with the peak season lasting from February to early May. Additionally, various seafood dishes such as ureoktang (spicy rockfish stew), kkotgetang (spicy blue crab stew), and nakji tangtangi (chopped live octopus) are available. Nearby attractions include Seocheon Coastal Glamping Site and the beach.

Seocheon Maryang-ri Camellia Forest (서천 마량리 동백나무 숲)

15.9Km 2022-12-26

103, Seoin-ro 235beon-gil, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-952-7999

One of the eight scenic views of Seocheon, Maryang-ri Camellia Forest is designated as a Natural Monument. The lush forest covers an area of 8,265 ㎡ with the trees being nearly 500 years old. The best time to enjoy the camellias is from late March to early May. Dongbaekjeong Pavilion standing at the peak of the hill offers a beautiful view of the nearby Oryeokdo Island in the blue sea and is also a prime spot for taking in the sunset.

The western side of the forest has few remaining trees, but the eastern side is still lush with over 70 trees. While camellia trees typically grow to be 7 meters tall, the strong sea breeze has caused the trees in this forest to have a stunted growth of just 2 meters, as well as growing at a slant.

Boryeong Spring Cool Tunnel & Rest Area (보령 냉풍욕장)

16.2Km 2024-02-21

190 Naengpungyokjang-gil, Cheongna-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Boryeong Spring Cool Tunnel & Rest Area is located on the slopes of Seongjusan Mountain in Boryeong-si, originally an abandoned mine that extended underground for hundreds of meters. Even in the summer when temperatures soar above 30°C, the cool breeze here maintains around 12°C, making it cooler when the outside temperature is high. Dishes made from button mushrooms cultivated using the abandoned mine are also available for dining.

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