Nonsan Gwanchoksa Temple (관촉사(논산)) – Homepage gwanchoksa.modoo.at – Tel +82-41-736-5700 Gwanchoksa Temple in Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do is located at the foot of Banyasan Mountain (100 meters in elevation). This temple enshrines a Seokjomireukbosalipsang Buddha (Treasure), which was built over the course of 38 years, beginning in 967 during the Goryeo period. According to legend, while a lady…

Sudeoksa Temple (수덕사) – Homepage www.sudeoksa.com – Tel +82-41-330-7700 Sudeoksa Temple, which has played an important role in the history of Korea’s Buddhism, is located at the foot of Deoksungsan Mountain. It was one of twelve temples from the Baekje Kingdom mentioned in Chinese historical records. There is no historical record of when the temple…

Gapsa Temple (갑사) – Homepage www.gapsa.org gapsa.templestay.com – Tel +82-41-857-8981 Gapsa Temple is located in the forested foothills of Gyeryongsan Mountain, 19 kilometers from Gongju and a three-hour walk from Donghaksa Temple. The temple is most beautiful during fall when surrounded by crimson foliage. Gapsa Temple was established by monk Adohwasang in 420, during the…

Oseosan National Recreational Forest (국립 오서산자연휴양림) – Homepage www.foresttrip.go.kr – Tel +82-41-936-5465 Oseosan National Recreational Forest was opened on September 22, 2001 around Myeongdaegyegok Valley in Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do. The area is separated from the city area, making it perfect for peaceful retreats into nature. There is a training center and many walking paths through the…

Huirisan Pine Tree Recreational Forest (국립 희리산해송자연휴양림) – Homepage www.huyang.go.kr (Korean only) – Tel +82-41-953-2230 Surrounded by majestic pine trees, Huirisan Mountain boasts an outstanding landscape; there is a reservoir at the foot of the mountain. Upon climbing to the top of the mountain, visitor can overlook the scenic West Sea. There are also numerous…

Sambong Beach (삼봉해수욕장) – Homepage taean.go.kr – Tel +82-41-670-2691 Sambong Beach is located to the south of the bridge that connects Nammyeon and Anmyeon-eup. The beach stretches 3.8 kilometers and has a x_width of 300 meters. The beach gently slopes down at a 6° angle and has an average water depth of 1.5 meters with…

Chunjangdae Beach (춘장대해수욕장) – Homepage www.seocheon.go.kr – Tel +82-41-951-9110 Chunjangdae Beach offers a gentle 1.5-degree slope and a thick grove of pine and acacia trees, making it popular as a summer vacation destination. A meeting plaza is located at the midpoint of the beach, and walking paths connect to nearby islands. At low tide, visitors…

Mongsanpo Beach (몽산포해수욕장) – Homepage www.mongsanpo.or.krtaean.go.kr – Tel +82-41-670-2691 Mongsanpo Beach, part of Taeanhaean National Park, stretches 18 kilometers southwest of Seosan, 9 kilometers south of Taean and along the west coast of the Nammyeon Peninsula. Mongsanpo’s white sand beach is around 3 kilometers long and has a 5 degree tilt. The water is 1~2…

Yeonpo Beach (연포해수욕장) – Homepage www.taean.go.kr – Tel +82-41-670-2114 Located on the Taean Coast, Yeonpo Beach has been a popular vacation spot since 1972. Yeonpo Beach is long and curved, providing a magnificent scenery. It is famous for having the longest period of seasonal operation in the country thanks to its relatively high water temperature…

Taeanhaean National Park (태안해안국립공원) – Homepage taean.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-41-672-9738 Taeanhaean National Park includes nearly 130 islands in the area around Taean-gun, designated as a Slow City. The park has a picturesque landscape with beautiful beaches, rock formations, mountain peaks and sea cliffs. The area (328.99 ㎢) was designated as a national park in October…