Myeoncheoneupseong Walled Town, Dangjin (당진면천읍성) – Homepage www.cha.go.kr Since the ancient days, the city of Dangjin was where an important sea route to China existed along with Seosan and Taean. Not only was it an essential trading post with China, it was also a critical military hub. Myeoncheoneupseong Walled Town is widely known to have…

Gongju Tomb of King Muryeong and Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (공주 송산리 고분군과 무령왕릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) – Homepage www.gongju.go.krwww.cha.go.kr The Songsan-ri Tombs and Royal Tomb of King Muryeong (r. 462-523) contain representative relics of the Baekje period (234-678). The Songsan-ri Tombs contain the graves of kings from the period when Baekje’s capital was Gongju,…

Hongseong Jeongchungsa Shrine (정충사 (홍성)) Jeongchungsa Shrine is located in Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do. It was first built in 1632, and was then rebuilt after a time of disrepair in 1872. The shrine was designated as a cultural heritage of Chungcheongnam-do on October 20, 2009. – Address : 40-1 Pangyo 1-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do ※ Presentation Information…

Chuyangsa Shrine (추양사) Chuhyangsa Shrine is located in Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, and is dedicated to Kim Bokhan, also known as Jisan. The site holds memorial rites every year for the followers and descendents of Kim Bokhan. – Address : 25 Jisan 5-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do ※ Presentation Information – Information and Guides +82-41-630-1114 ◎ Nearby Tourism…

Statue of General Kim Jwajin (김좌진장군동상) The Statue of General Kim Jwajin was erected to commemorate General Kim’s efforts in leading the Independence Army against Japan during the Battle of Cheongsan-ri. This was one of the greatest victories in the war fro Korean independence. – Address : Goam-ri, Hongseong-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do ※ Presentation Information –…

Hongju Millennium Monument (홍주천년기념탑) The Hongju Millennium Monument was created in 2018 to commemorate the past one thousand years of history in Hongseong (previously called Hongju), while also looking to the future and the next one thousand years. The entire monument is shaped like an hourglass, with historical figures, cultural assets and specialty products of…

Yanggoksa Shrine (양곡사) – Homepage www.hongseong.go.kr 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…

Hongseong Seongyeonsa Temple (석련사(홍성)) Seongnyeonsa Temple is located on the side of Baegwolsan Mountain, and is a branch temple of Sudeoksa Temple. The path to the temple is paved, making it easy to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. A bit further up the mountain from Daeungjeon Hall, visitors will be greeted by a…

Hongseong Gujeoram Hermitage (구절암(홍성)) – Homepage http://www.igobul.com Gujeoram Hermitage is located within a bamboo forest on a small mountain. The pathway is winding, without any signs marking the way, but this adds to the charm. – Address : 163 Geobuk-ro 218beon-gil, Guhang-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do ※ Presentation Information – Information and Guides +82-41-642-0702 – Parking Available…

Historic Site Related to Seong Sam-mun (성삼문선생유허지) This historic site related to Seong Sam-mun is believed to be the birthplace of Seong Sam-mun, and was founded by his maternal ancester, Park Dam. A shrine was built here in 1685 to honor Seong Sam-mun and the five others ministers who were executed with him for their…