Seongjusan Recreational Forest (성주산자연휴양림)

5.0Km 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).

Yeongyeong (연경)

6.9Km 2019-04-13

60, Boryeongbuk-ro, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-936-2332

Located close to the downtown area, Yeongyeong is a popular restaurant for business dining as well as the traditional first meeting between the parents of engaged couples. The restaurant serves a wide variety of well-prepared authentic Chinese dishes.

Buyeo Muryangsa Temple (무량사(부여))

7.0Km 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.

Cheongyang Daracgol Julmudeom Holy Site (청양 다락골 줄무덤 성지)

7.6Km 2025-01-09

78-6, Darakgol-gil, Cheongyang-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-943-8123

Julmudeom refers to the unmarked graves of anonymous Catholic martyrs in Darakgol, Cheongyang in Chungcheongnam-do. Darakgol is also the birthplace of St. Choi Gyeong-hwan and Choi Yang-eop (the second Catholic priest in Korea) was also martyred in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do. Because the grave is of more than one individual, it was given the name Julmudeom (group graveyard).

Although the exact number of martyrs and their exact cause of death is unknown, they were buried by family resulting in the 37 mounds in three sections. In 1982, Cheongyang Cathedral established monuments to commemorate the unidentified martyrs, and Julmudeom became a well-known site for Catholic pilgrimages. In 1986, the remains of St. Choi Gyeong-hwan Francisco were relocated to the Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine reducing the total number of mounds at Julmudeom to 36.

Tonymoly [Tax Refund Shop] (토니모리)

8.1Km 2024-04-22

25, Haean-ro, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

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Daecheon Station (대천역)

8.4Km 2016-12-13

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

Settled along the western coast of Chungcheongnam-do, Daecheon is special tourist zone which is famous for its beach comprised of clam shells, cosmetics made with natural mud brought from the mudflat, various fresh seafood, Wonsando Beach, Coal Museum, Seongjusaji, and others. It has abundant tourist attractions all year long. In particular, Daecheon Station moved its location in 2007 to the new site, which is shaped like a sailing ship, representing the specialties of the Daecheon area.

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