Yedangho Suspension Bridge & Musical Fountain (예당호 출렁다리(음악분수)) – Homepage www.yesan.go.kr – Tel +82-41-339-8282 Yedangho Suspension Bridge opened on April 6, 2019 as the longest suspension bridge in Korea with the length of 402 meters. With the addition of Slow Lake Road in October of the same year, visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery even…
Lee YoungJun Clinic of Korean Medicine (이영준한의원) Lee YoungJun Clinic of Korean Medicine is a non-surgical treatment hospital that addresses the structural imbalance of the body and the abnormalities of the cerebral nervous system caused by the imbalance through total body treatment (TBT) by balancing the jaw joint to build the body’s immunity and self-reproductive…
Jeokbyeokgang River (적벽강) – Homepage www.geumsan.go.kr – Tel +82-41-750-2371 The primary source of the Geumgang River is a spring located on Ddeunbong Peak in Subun-ri, Jangsu-gun, Jeollabuk-do, which flows to the north. At Changnam, it changes direction and enters Bangu-ri, Buri-myeon, Geumsan-gun. From here, the river flows through steep mountains. At Sutong-ri, the precipitous cliffs…
Nami Recreational Forest (남이자연휴양림) – Homepage www.foresttrip.go.kr – Tel +82-41-753-5706 Nami Recreational Forest is the perfect place for leisure activities and family outings. The forest boasts a picture-perfect view of thick, green forests of broadleaf trees, crystal clear water, curiously shaped rocks, and waterfalls. The cliffs and rocks of Daedunsan Mountain are visible from the…
Cheongsan Arboretum (청산수목원) – Homepage www.greenpark.co.kr – Tel +82-41-675-0656 Cheongsan Arboretum is home to over 200 different kinds of wildflowers, trees, and water plants such as lotuses and water lilies. Theme gardens and walking trails have over 600 types of trees. Opened in 1990, the garden has the most water plants in the nation. –…
Sinduri Coastal Sand Dune (태안 신두리 해안사구) – Homepage www.taean.go.krwww.cha.go.kr – Tel +82-41-670-2544 Located on Sinduri Beach in Taean, Sinduri Coastal Sand Dune is the only sand dune in Korea and one of Eight Tourist Attractions in Taean. It was believed to have been formed approximately 15,000 years ago after the Ice Age when strong…
Yesan Hyangcheonsa Temple (향천사(예산)) – Tel +82-41-335-3556 Hyangcheonsa Temple is an old temple that was founded by Monk Euigak in the late Baekje period under King Uija’s rule. The temple is easily accessble from downtown despite its location deep within a valley at the foot of Geumosan Mountain, serving as a landmark for visitors enjoying…
Seosan Palbongsan Mountain (팔봉산(서산)) – Homepage www.seosan.go.kr – Tel +82-41-662-2004 Palbongsan Mountain stretches out like a folding screen and stands high with great spirit. It is known that the mountain was named Palbong (“eight peaks” in Korean) because of its eight peaks standing in a row. There are actually nine peaks, but the smallest was…
Bonggoksa Temple (봉곡사) – Tel +82-41-543-4004 Surrounded by lush wildlife Bonggoksa Temple is located alongside the northeast valley in Bongsusan Mountain in Namdan, Songak-myeon. Both Daeeungjeon and Hyanggakjeon sit facing east, and to the north, is the large Yosache (residence for Buddhist monks). Behind the residence, an area has been leveled down for a restroom…
Cheonsuman Bay – Migratory Bird Sanctuary (천수만(철새도래지)) – Homepage www.seosanbirdland.kr – Tel +82-41-661-8054 Cheonsuman Bay emerged as a habitat for migratory birds as a result of a reclamation project that was undertaken in 1984. A breakwater was built around this area, which created Ganwolho Lake and Bunamho Lake. Moreover, a vast agricultural land spanning 6,400…