Sinseonhan Gegukji Ganjang Gejang (신선한게국지간장게장)
15.7Km 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.
Ziptrek Korea (대천 짚트랙)
15.8Km 2025-10-27
80 Haesuyokjang 10-gil, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
The zip track of the course, which glides slightly over the sea in Daecheon from the 19-story tower with a x_height of 52m, perfectly satisfies the desire to fly. Actors Park Bogum and Kim Youjung experienced this in 'Youth MT'. Thanks to the line installed along the coast, you can see downtown Daecheon on the right at the beginning and fly over the sea from the middle to the end, which is even more fun. The cart ride on the way back is another 'fun' point, and it takes about 10 minutes to get back to the tower. There is also a cafe in the observatory one floor above the boarding area, so it is good to enjoy the scenery from an open point of view.
Ziptrek Korea (짚트랙 코리아)
15.9Km 2024-04-01
79 Haesuyokjang 10-gil, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
At Ziptrek Korea, visitors can enjoy a refreshing ziptrek activity at Daecheon Beach. Ziptrek Korea's ziptrek course departs from the x_height of a 19-story building and takes riders over the sea water, offering an open view of the West Sea. Visitors must purchase a ticket at the ticket office on the first floor and wear safety gear. Then, they can go up to the deck after wearing a safety helmet and seat belt. Afterwards, brief training and safety precautions take place before the activity. After going down the zipline, visitors can return to the ticket office by taking a 10-minute cart ride. There's is a observatory cafe at the departure for enjoying the scenery for those who are not thrill-seekers.
Boryeong Beach Special Tourist Zone (보령 해수욕장 관광특구)
15.9Km 2021-07-13
Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-932-2023
The Boryeong Beach Special Tourist Zone consists of three major attractions: Daecheon Beach, Muchangpo Beach and Jukdo Island.
The 3.5-kilometer-long, 100-meter-wide Daecheon Beach is popular as the main venue for the annual Boryeong Mud Festival, which attracts about 2 million domestic and international tourists every year. The soft, white sand and lush pine trees also make this an ideal beach to visit for a walk. Various accommodations can easily be found here since the area has been a popular tourist destination for quite some time.
Located south of Daecheon Beach, Muchangpo Beach is where visitors can witness a sea-parting phenomenon in the summer. The 1.5-kilometer “Mystic Sea Road” between Muchangpo Beach and Seokdaedo Island reveals itself when the water levels go down due to the difference in the ebb and flow of the tides. During the sea parting, visitors will be able to catch clams, crabs and shellfish. The beach also offers a breathtaking view of the sunset.
Jukdo Island is located midway between Daecheon Beach and Muchangpo Beach. This unpopulated fishing island is known for its dense groves of bamboo trees. The waters in front of the island are clean and full of fish, drawing a large number of visitors for sea fishing.
Daecheon Beach (대천해수욕장)
16.0Km 2024-12-04
123 Meodeu-ro, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-933-7051
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.
Baekje Cultural Museum (백제문화체험박물관)
16.0Km 2024-02-23
43-24 Janggok-gil, Daechi-myeon, Cheongyang-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Designed to mimic the traditional kilns of the Baekje period, the Baekje Cultural Museum is a unique space that blends historical elegance with immersive exhibits. It showcases five key masterpieces: the historic Baekje kiln site that’s over 1,500 years old, exquisite blue tiles, an evocative painting of Choi Ik-hyeon's exile, an intricate rubbing of the Confucius statue, and a resplendent golden turtle. Additionally, the museum offers a variety of interactive centers like a gold mine exploration area, an agricultural culture center, an exhibition hall that transports viewers back to the 1960s. There are also Han Sang-don Memorial Hall, Yoo Sang-ok Donation Room, and Jeongseung Park. On weekends, the museum becomes even more lively, offering hands-on activities such as pottery and cup making, as well as the chance to dress in traditional Baekje attire.
Sanghwawon (상화원)
16.1Km 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.
Picturesque Arboretum (Gallery in the Garden) [그림같은 수목원(그림이 있는 정원)]
16.2Km 2024-02-26
102-36, Chungseo-ro 400beon-gil, Gwangcheon-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
The Picturesque Arboretum has nearly 1,330 species of plants, including 460 species of trees, with particular emphasis on pine trees. It is home to a Wildflower Garden, Greenhouse, Lotus Garden, Rock Garden, Observatory, Art Museum, Rhododendron Road, Waterfall, Korea Traditional Furniture Exhibition Hall, Nature Ecology Center, and a café.
Boryeong Jukdo Island (죽도 (보령))
16.2Km 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.
Chilgapsan Jangseung Park (칠갑산 장승공원)
16.5Km 2021-08-18
Janggok-ri, Cheongyang-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-940-2194
Jangseung Park on Chilgapsan Mountain is the largest preservation area for "jangseungs," the ancient wooden or stone totem poles that were usually placed at the village entrance to ward off evil spirits. It was established in May 1999 to counter the dwindling awareness of the artifacts, and houses some of Korea's tallest jangseungs (11.5 m) as well as replicas of indigenous totem poles from across the world. Today, it continues to host the Annual Chilgapsan Mountain Jangseung Festival, and serves as an important site of Korean history learning.
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