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Hongseong Jeongchungsa Shrine (정충사 (홍성))

Hongseong Jeongchungsa Shrine (정충사 (홍성))

0m    0     2024-01-15

40-1 Pangyo 1-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Jeongchungsa Shrine is located in Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do. It was first built in 1632, and was then rebuilt after a time of disrepair in 1872. The shrine was designated as a cultural heritage of Chungcheongnam-do on October 20, 2009.

Yanggoksa Shrine (양곡사)

Yanggoksa Shrine (양곡사)

2.5 Km    0     2024-01-16

131-31 Hongnamseo-ro, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Yanggoksa Shrine is located in Yanggok-ri, Hongseong, and enshrines the memorial tablets of Han Won-jin, and his disciples Song Neung-sang, and Kim Han-rok. The shrine was built in 1772 to commemorate Han Won-jin, and then was later rebuilt in 1987 with the addition of Song Neung-sang and Kim Han-rok's memorial tablets.

Chuyangsa Shrine (추양사)

Chuyangsa Shrine (추양사)

4.2 Km    0     2024-01-15

25 Jisan 5-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Chuhyangsa Shrine is located in Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, and is dedicated to Kim Bokhan, also known as Jisan. The site holds memorial rites every year for the followers and descendents of Kim Bokhan.

Hongseong Namdanghang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival (홍성 남당항 대하축제)

Hongseong Namdanghang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival (홍성 남당항 대하축제)

5.1 Km    26270     2022-11-11

213-1, Namdanghang-ro, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-10-3288-9551

Namdanghang Port, located at the west end of Hongseong, is a famous west coast port known for its exceptional seafood. Surrounded by the clean waters of Cheonsuman Bay, Namdahang Port is home to a wide array of sea life including blue crab, cockle and webfoot octopus. Namdanghang Port also draws throngs of visitors from early September to mid-October every year for the country’s largest Jumbo Shrimp Festival.

Hongseong Namdang Port Saejogae Festival (홍성남당항 새조개축제)

Hongseong Namdang Port Saejogae Festival (홍성남당항 새조개축제)

5.1 Km    89385     2024-01-24

1-1 Namdanghang-ro 213beon-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-634-0104

Hongseong Namdang Port Saejogae Festival celebrates the saejogae (egg cockle) that is harvested around Namdang Port and Cheonsuman Bay between December and April of every year. The plump saejogae are famous for their chewy texture and nutritional value, full of protein, iron, and other essential minerals.

Namdanghang Port (남당항)

Namdanghang Port (남당항)

5.2 Km    15674     2020-04-24

Namdang-ri, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-630-1224

Namdanghang Port is one of the representative ports of the West Coast. Known for having plenty of prawn, cockle, flat fish, rock fish and other types of seafood, the port draws visitors all year round. You’ll often see people out scouring the shoreline of the port for cockles, which are usually enjoyed as cockle shabu shabu or charcoal-grilled cockle, top local delicacies. A nearby attraction to visit is the bamboo grove of Jukdo Island

Gohyang Gul Susan (고향굴수산)

Gohyang Gul Susan (고향굴수산)

6.0 Km    21647     2024-03-04

8-5, 1061 Hongbo-ro, Cheonbuk-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
041-641-8966

Gohyang Gul Susan is a restaurant specializing in oysters located within the Cheonbuk Oyster Complex. Oysters are the specialty of this place. Fresh oysters are paired with rice and vegetables harvested directly from the farm. The menu includes gul gui (grilled oysters), gul jjim (steamed oysters), gul jeon (pan-fried battered oyster), saeng gul (fresh oysters), dolsonn yeongyang gulbap (nutritious hot stone pot oyster rice), and gul kalguksu (noodle soup with oysters). Oysters are low in fat and rich in minerals, making them nutritious and flavorful. In December, the Cheonbuk Oyster Festival is held at the Cheonbuk Oyster Complex.

Cheonbuk Oyster Complex in Boryeong (보령 천북굴단지)

6.2 Km    35138     2024-02-27

1061 Hongbo-ro, Cheonbuk-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Cheonbuk Oyster Complex in Boryeong is a place near the Hongseong Embankment where various restaurants specializing in oysters are clustered. Boryeong is known for its abundant oyster production, with those caught between November and February considered the finest. In December, the Cheonbuk Oyster Festival is held, featuring events for tourists. Here, visitors can taste a variety of dishes made with oysters, including grilled oysters, raw oysters, and oyster rice.

Hongseong Gujeoram Hermitage (구절암(홍성))

Hongseong Gujeoram Hermitage (구절암(홍성))

9.0 Km    20050     2024-01-18

163 Geobuk-ro 218beon-gil, Guhang-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Gujeoram Hermitage is located within a bamboo forest on a small mountain. The pathway is winding, without any signs marking the way, but this adds to the charm.

Picturesque Arboretum (Gallery in the Garden) [그림같은 수목원(그림이 있는 정원)]

9.8 Km    45244     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.