Seocheon Maryang-ri Camellia Forest (서천 마량리 동백나무 숲)

Seocheon Maryang-ri Camellia Forest (서천 마량리 동백나무 숲)

– Homepage
www.seocheon.go.kr

– Tel
+82-41-952-7999

One of the eight scenic views of Seocheon, Maryang-ri Camellia Forest is designated as a Natural Monument. The lush forest covers an area of 8,265 ㎡ with the trees being nearly 500 years old. The best time to enjoy the camellias is from late March to early May. Dongbaekjeong Pavilion standing at the peak of the hill offers a beautiful view of the nearby Oryeokdo Island in the blue sea and is also a prime spot for taking in the sunset.

The western side of the forest has few remaining trees, but the eastern side is still lush with over 70 trees. While camellia trees typically grow to be 7 meters tall, the strong sea breeze has caused the trees in this forest to have a stunted growth of just 2 meters, as well as growing at a slant.

– Address : 103, Seoin-ro 235beon-gil, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-41-952-7999

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)

– Operating Hours
09:00-18:00 (Winter season 09:00-17:00)
* Last admission 30 min before closing

– Admission Fees
Individuals – Adults 1,000 won / Teenagers 700 won / Children 500 won

Groups – Adults 800 won / Teenagers 500 won / Children 400 won

* Groups: 30 people or more

* Free admission: Preschoolers (ages 6 & younger), senior citizens (ages 65 & older)

– Restrooms
Available

– Available Facilities
Dongbaekjeong Pavilion, Maryangdangjip House, drinking fountain, etc.

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Seosan Hoegwan (서산회관)

– Tel
041-951-7677

Seosan Hoegwan is a webfoot octopus specialty restaurant located right in front of the tidal flats. The webfoot octopus caught here, using conch shells to attract them, is exceptionally fresh and flavorful. Popular dishes include jukkumi cheolpan bokkeum (stir-fried webfoot octopus on hot iron plate) and jukkumi shabu shabu (webfoot octopus shabu-shabu) with the peak season lasting from February to early May. Additionally, various seafood dishes such as ureoktang (spicy rockfish stew), kkotgetang (spicy blue crab stew), and nakji tangtangi (chopped live octopus) are available. Nearby attractions include Seocheon Coastal Glamping Site and the beach.