Dangjin Sapgyoho Lake (당진 삽교호) Dangjin Sapgyoho Lake is a tourist destination where visitors can enjoy views of the Seohaedaegyo Bridge, the lake, and the sea all at once. Historically, it served as an important sea route to China, and now it functions as a tourist attraction with various facilities. There are plenty of attractions…

Donghaksagyegok Valley (동학사계곡) – Homepage gyeryong.knps.or.kr Donghaksagyegok Valley is a 3.5-kilometer-long valley located near Donghaksa Temple within Gyeryongsan National Park in Gongju. It is surrounded by lush green forests where wildflowers bloom, and the sound of clear water and birds can always be heard. The valley features attractions such as Donghaksa Temple, Eunseonpokpo Falls, and…

Archaeological Site in Gwanbuk-ri and Busosanseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage] (관북리유적과 부소산성 [유네스코 세계유산]) – Homepage www.buyeo.go.kr – Tel +82-41-830-2880 Archaeological Site in Gwanbuk-ri and Busosanseong Fortress are historical sites dating back to the Baekje period (BC 18-AD 660), when they served as the capital from 538 to 660 AD. Archaeological Site in Gwanbuk-ri functioned…

Seosan House of Yu Gibang (서산 유기방가옥) – Homepage xn--o39am5bv7vomeopa05vdxb.gajagaja.co.kr House of Yu Gibang was built in the early 1900s and measures 4,770㎡. As a valuable historical asset, it was designated as a Chungcheongnam-do Folk Culture Heritage on October 31, 2005. The house faces south on a low mountain with a thick pine forest background….

Anmyeondo Island (안면도) – Homepage taean.go.kr – Tel +82-41-673-3081 Anmyeondo Island is the sixth-largest island in Korea. Originally part of the mainland, it became an island after a canal was constructed to improve grain transportation. In 1970, a bridge reconnected it to the mainland. It is renowned for hosting Korea’s only maritime national park. The…

Mallipo Beach (만리포해수욕장) – Homepage

Gakwonsa Temple (각원사) – Homepage www.gakwonsa.or.kr – Tel +82-41-561-3545 Gakwonsa Temple, nestled midway up Taejosan Mountain in Cheonan, stands as a beacon of hope for the peaceful reunification of Korea. The temple’s most renowned feature is the immense bronze statue of the seated Amitabha Buddha, which measures 15 meters in x_height, 30 meters in circumference,…

Asan-si Hot Springs Special Tourist Zone (아산시 온천 관광특구) – Homepage www.asan.go.kr (Korean only) – Tel +82-41-540-2689 The Asan-si Hot Springs Special Tourist Zone encompasses three major hot springs: Onyang, Dogo, and Asan Hot Springs. Onyang Hot Springs is the oldest hot springs complex in Korea, and Dogo Hot Springs is famous as a therapeutic…

Gongju Gongsanseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage] (공주 공산성 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) – Homepage www.gongju.go.kr – Tel +82-41-856-7700 Gongsanseong Fortress is a fortification situated at the heart of Gongju, which served as the capital of the ancient Baekje kingdom (18 BCE – 660 CE) from 475 to 538. Even after Baekje’s fall, subsequent dynasties such as Silla…

Onyang Hot Springs (온양온천지구) – Homepage www.asan.go.kr/tour (Korean only) – Tel +82-41-540-1234 Onyang Hot Springs is the oldest hot springs complex in Korea, a place where the kings of Joseon (1392-1897) recuperated and bathed, thanks to its proximity to Seoul. In the 1970s and 1980s, it was a popular honeymoon destination. The water here has…