Seodong Park and Gungnamji Pond (서동공원과 궁남지) – Homepage tour.buyeo.go.kr – Tel +82-41-830-2953 Gungnamji Pond, a Historic Site located in Seodong Park, is Korea’s first artificial pond and was created by King Mu from the Baekje dynasty, who fell in love with and eventually married Princess Seonhwa. Gungnamji, literally means a pond in the south…
Cheonbuk Oyster Complex in Boryeong (보령 천북굴단지) – Homepage www.brcn.go.kr – Tel +82-41-930-0804 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…
Namdang Port (남당항) – Tel +82-41-630-1224 Namdang Port is a representative port on 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. Cockles in particular are a local delicacy, usually enjoyed as cockle shabu shabu or charcoal-grilled cockle….
Splas Resom (스플라스 리솜) – Homepage www.resom.co.kr Splas Resom, previously called Resom Spa Castle, is Korea’s first membership spa resort. Spa Castle is located in Yesan, Chungcheongnam-do, which is only an hour and a half drive away from Seoul. It is within 30 minutes drive from beautiful mountains, the western seas, and close to plenty…
Sono Belle Cheonan Ocean Adventure (소노벨 천안 오션어드벤처) – Homepage www.sonohotelsresorts.com Sono Belle Cheonan Ocean Adventure is an expansive water park attached to the Sono Belle Cheonan resort. Inspired by renowned historical sites found in Rome, Venice, and Spain, the park delivers a unique thematic experience. The facility is divided into three main areas: the…
Daedunsan Provincial Park (Nonsan Section) (대둔산도립공원 (논산)) – Tel +82-41-746-6156 Daedunsan Mountain offers spectacular views and various scenic spots like Gunjigyegok Valley, Surakpokpo Falls, Macheondae Seonnyeopokpo Falls, Nakjodae Peak, Surakgyegok Valley, and more. In particular, the one-kilometer-high cliff and the unique rock formations at Surakpokpo Falls provide great scenery. Surakpokpo Falls and Gunjigyegok Valley are…
Sunshine Land (선샤인랜드) – Homepage www.nonsan.go.kr Sunshine Land is a cultural complex located in Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do. One can experience and observe diverse content at this themed attraction, which is divided into four sections: Survival Experience Center, Military Experience Center, Sunshine Studio, and 1950 Studio. The Survival Experience Center and Military Experience Center incorporate VR technology…
Hongdo Village (홍도마을) – Homepage blog.naver.com/geumsan-gun Hongdo Village in Geumsan has long been famous for having many peach trees. These days, the village is also known for the abundance of ginseng and medicinal herbs grown here. The village hosts a festival every April which sees many tourists flock to the village. Nearby attractions include Sibipokpo…
Sibipokpo Falls (이폭포(12폭포)) Sibipokpo Falls is a series of 12 (“sibi” in Korean) waterfalls in a valley of Seongchisan Mountain in Geumsan. Visitors can see the falls of various sizes by walking on the hiking trail as it winds its way through the forest along the stream. The path is accessible from the parking lot…
Banyasa Temple (반야사(논산)) – Homepage www.nonsan.go.kr Banyasa Temple is a unique temple with many of its buildings located in an old mine shaft. Upon first sight, visitors may feel disappoint at what appears to be simply the Daeungjeon Hall standing before a rock cliff. However, walking behind the main hall leads to the entrance to…