Yesan Hwaamsa Temple (화암사 (예산)

17.1Km 2025-08-18

21-29, Yonggung 1-gil, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-332-9250

Hwaamsa Temple is located near Joseon dynasty's scholar and writer Kim Jeong-hui's, also referred to his pen name Chusa, house. The temple has ties with the ancient writer, as the temple is known to have been repaired and renovated by Kim Jeong-hui's great grandfather. There are no records that explains the foundation of Hwaamsa Temple, and only a timeline of its reconstruction can be found in "Records of Hwaamsa Temple Restoration" plaque, which is displayed in Sudeoksa Temple Museum. The timeline was recorded by Kim Myeong-hee in 1848, and written by Kim Seong-hee, and carved by Cho Seok-shin. The name "Hwaamsa" was given by King Yeongjo (r. 1724-1776).

Yedang Reservoir (예당저수지(예당관광지))

17.1Km 2024-06-04

Deungchon-ri, Eungbong-myeon, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-339-8285

Yedang Reservoir is a popular attraction that represents Yesan in Chungcheongnam-do. Main facilities include a monorail, suspension bridge, sculpture park, and campground, as well as restaurants, accommodations, and convenience facilities. There are also various themed walking trail and parking lots. Many people visit to see the Golden Tree, a tree that takes on a golden hue at sunset.

House and Tomb of Kim Jeong-hui (추사김정희선생고택·묘)

17.3Km 2024-02-21

261, Chusagotaek-ro, Sinam-myeon, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

This house and tomb are where Kim Jeong-hui (pen name: Chusa, 1786-1856), a Joseon-era scholar and artist, lived and was laid to rest. Chusa Memorial Hall and Chusa Experience Center are found next to the house. After studying in Qing China, Kim Jeong-hui served in multiple government posts. He is best known for his unique calligraphical style, which bears his courtesy name (Chusa), and many works of art that survive to this day. The Experience Center offers traditional art experiences inspired by Kim Jeong-hui’s works.

Chusa Memorial Hall (추사기념관)

17.4Km 2024-12-27

+82-41-339-8247

Chusa Memorial Hall opened in 2008, holds works of Chusa Gim Jeong-hui including his arts, epigraphy, calligraphy and more. The memorial hall preserves and exhibits Chusa Gin Jeong-hui's works to show future generations about his achievements.

House of Chusa (추사고택)

17.4Km 2022-12-28

261, Chusagotaek-ro, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-339-8248

House of Chusa, Chusa Gotaek in Korean, is the traditional Korean house of the renowned scholar and calligrapher Chusa, also known as Kim Jeong-hui. This old house is known to have been constructed by the great-grandfather of Chusa, Kim Han-Sin.

The Korean-style house compound (266.11 m²) consists of munganchae (a guesthouse), soseuldaemun (a high gate), sarangchae (ㄱ-shaped men's quarters), anchae (ㅁ-shaped women’s quarters) and a shrine where the remains of Chusa are enshrined. Theㄱ-shaped Sarangchae stretches for one kan (traditional measuring unit) to the south and 2 kans to the east and is comprised of two rooms and a daecheongmaru (living area). The Anchae consists of a six-kan daecheongmaru and two one-kan rooms.

Located on the ground is a tomb where Chusa’s great-grandfather (Kim Han-Sin) and his wife (Hwasun Princess) are buried. Nearby, visitors will see a gate that was constructed to commemorate Princess Hwasun’s faithfulness to her husband.

Located approximately 600 meters to the north of the old house is a lacebark pine tree, which was designated as a Natural Monument. The lacebark pine tree, originally from northern China, is among the few of its kind in Korea. It is said that Chusa snuck the pine across the border from China (formerly, the Qing dynasty) into the country when he was 25 years old and planted it at the tomb of his great-grandfather. Originally, the tree had three branches, but two were broken and the third branch was damaged. In 1980, the damaged branch was treated and since then, the tree has been kept under strong protection.

Yanggoksa Shrine (양곡사)

17.5Km 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.

E-Mart - Seosan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 서산)

17.5Km 2024-04-22

3685, Seohae-ro, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

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

17.8Km 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.

Seosan Kkotgejang (서산꽃게장)

18.0Km 2024-03-04

92 Hanmaeum 5-ro, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
041-665-8829

Seosan Kkotgejang specializes in preparing blue crabs harvested from the Seohae Coast using traditional methods. They offer both ganjang kkotgejang (soy sauce marinated blue crab) and yangnyeom kkotgejang (spicy marinated blue crab). The ganjang kkotgejang is prepared by marinating fresh crabs with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and other seasonings, resulting in a savory and flavorful taste. The yangnyeom kkotgejang is marinated with a seasoning mixture primarily consisting of chili pepper powder. They also serve dishes like ureok jeotguk (salted rockfish soup) and yeongyang gulbap (nutritious oyster rice). Seosan is known for its bay, providing an ideal habitat for blue crabs.

Daeheung Sikdang (대흥식당)

18.0Km 2024-02-21

37-1, Sudeoksaan-gil, Deoksan-myeon, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Daeheung Sikdang is an old restaurant that serves great sanchae (wild vegetables) cuisine at the entrance to Sudeoksa Temple, a famous Buddhist temple in Korea. Its signature menu is the dolsot deodeok jeongsik (hot stone pot rice and deodeok set menu), featuring fragrant deodeok and wild vegetable dishes prepared with care. There are other menus on offer, such as beoseot pajeon (mushroom and green onion pancake), ureong chomuchim (sweet and sour freshwater snail salad), dotori bindaetteok (acorn and mung bean pancake), dotorimuk (acorn jelly salad), and sundubu (soft bean curd). Side dishes include jogi gui (grilled yellow croaker), ori barbecue (duck barbecue), and doenjangguk (soybean paste soup).

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