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2025.09.26　 Chungcheongnamdo　

Chungcheongnamdo Bukpo-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do Nakhwaam is a rock cliff towering over Baengmagang River in the northern end of Busosan Mountain. According to the legend, this is where the royal court women of Baekje jumped off to kill themselves when the kingdom of Baekje was defeated during the invasion of Sabiseong Fortress (now Busosanseong Fortress in Buyeo) by the Shilla-Tang Alliance. The name of this rock, Nakhwaam, literally means "the cliff of falling flowers" and symbolizes the fidelity and loyalty of Baekje women.

2025.09.26　 Chungcheongnamdo　

Oeam Folk Village (외암민속마을)

Chungcheongnamdo 13-2 Oeamminsok-gil 9beon-gil, Songak-myeon, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do Oeam Folk Village, located in Asan, boasts a history spanning over 500 years. This agricultural village has preserved its ancient houses and cultural heritage remarkably well. At the entrance, visitors are greeted by a recreation of a traditional market. The village offers Hanokstay programs, allowing guests to stay in traditional Korean houses, and provides interactive experiences that recreate traditional Korean agricultural practices and crafts.

2025.09.26　 Chungcheongnamdo　

Ocheon Port (오천항)

Chungcheongnamdo Soseong-ri, Ocheon-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do Ocheon Port is located in the northern part of Boryeong-si, where the Hwanghae Sea and Gwangcheoncheon Stream meet. It was once an important regional administrative center during the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897). Today, the port still retains its function, and visitors can explore and purchase various seafood caught in the Hwanghae Sea at the market. Ocheon Port Ferry Terminal operates ferry services to nearby islands such as Woldo Island and Yukdo Island.

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2025.09.26　 Chungcheongnamdo　

Nonsan Tapjeongho Suspension Bridge (논산 탑정호 출렁다리)

Chungcheongnamdo Jongyeon-ri, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do Tapjeongho Suspension Bridge is located in the second biggest lake in Chungcheongnam-do. With clear waters from Daedunsan Mountain filling the lake, visitors can enjoy beautiful sunsets as well as various water sports.

2025.09.26　 Chungcheongnamdo　

Nonsan Jijangjeongsa Temple (지장정사(논산))

Chungcheongnamdo 103, Hwagogan-gil, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do Upon finishing his thousand-day prayers in Gyeryongsan Mountain in June 1980, Monk Deoksan came down to the site of an old temple in Noseong-myeon, Hwagok-ri and built Jijangjeongsa Temple. The upper part of the current Daeungjeon Hall was once the main hall of Jijangam Hermitage and was originally about 33 square meters. Daeungjeon Hall was later expanded to its current size. In 1995, Yeongsanjeon (Cheonbuljeon) Hall was built and in 1997, Seonjae Preschool was opened. The temple is open for praying and meditation and also has a charnel house. The temple and its followers are loyally devoted to the practice of Buddhism in its purest form.

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2025.09.26　 Chungcheongnamdo　

Nonsan Gwanchoksa Temple (관촉사(논산))

Chungcheongnamdo 25, Gwanchok-ro 1beon-gil, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do Gwanchoksa Temple in Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do is located at the foot ofBanyasan 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 was picking fernbrake on Banyasan Mountain, she heard a baby crying. When she wentover, there was no baby but instead was a large rock sticking out from the ground. Upon hearing this story, the government ordered a Buddha statue to be made from the rock. This Buddha statue, widely known as ‘Eunjimireuk Buddha,’ is the largest stone Buddha in Korea (18.12 meters in x_height, 9.9 meters in girth, 1.8 meters in the length of ears, 2.43 meters at the x_height of crown). There are many other cultural heritages in this temple and every April, a splendid cherry blossom tunnel stretching from Nonsan to Gwanchoksa Temple is at its peak.

2025.09.26　 Chungcheongnamdo　

Nokdo Island (녹도)

Chungcheongnamdo Nokdo-ri, Ocheon-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do Nokdo Island is an island located approximately 25km off the coast of Boryeong in the Hwanghae Sea. "Nok" means deer in Korean, and the island was named Nokdo Island because its terrain resembles a lying deer. It's a typical fishing village in Korea, and the surrounding sea is rich in various seafood such as fish, oysters, laver, and shrimp. Visitors can reach Nokdo Island by taking a ferry from the Daecheon Coastal Passenger Terminal in Boryeong.

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2025.09.26　 Chungcheongnamdo　

National Mang-Hyang Cemetery (국립 망향의 동산)

Chungcheongnamdo 372-8, Manghyang-ro, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do The National Mang-Hyang Cemetery provides a resting place for the souls of Koreans who resided and passed away in foreign lands. The Korean government built the cemetery in 1976 for compatriots who were forced to leave their beloved homeland under the Japanese colonial rule and ultimately passed away in foreign lands. In addition to graveyards, the cemetery also houses the KAL Memorial Tower. Every fall, a large memorial service is held.

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2025.09.26　 Chungcheongnamdo　

National Institute of Ecology - Seocheon (국립생태원(서천))

Chungcheongnamdo 1210, Geumgang-ro, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do National Institute of Ecology is a research, exhibition, and educational center housing various animals and plants from world five climates and regions including the tropics, desert climate, the Mediterranean, temperate climate, and the polar region. Fauna and flora from the Korean Peninsula's ecosystem can also be seen here. The Institute’s Ecorium showcases living ecosystem exhibitions, housing 1,900 plants and 280 animals in an area of 21,000㎡ to help people understand the relations between climate and ecology. The outdoor exhibition area is divided into 5 sections, from Korea’s representative wetland ecological system to various international plants, rare plants grown on the high mountain, Korean representative deer species' habitat space, pond ecology and others. In addition, it offers vivid ecological education through the nearby ecological region and has varied exhibitions and researching facility as well as firsthand programs and events.

2025.09.26　 Chungcheongnamdo　

Myeoncheoneupseong Walled Town, Dangjin (당진면천읍성)

Chungcheongnamdo 14 Mongsan-gil, Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do 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 been constructed in the 16th year of King Chungnyeol's reign in the Goryeo Dynasty (1290) but many believe that it had actually existed ever since the early Baekje period for the purpose of stopping foreign invasions. Myeoncheoneupseong was a fortress that had four main gates in the east, west, south and north.

2025.09.25　 Chungcheongnamdo　

Island Resom Oasis Sunset Spa (아일랜드 리솜 오아식스 선셋스파)

Chungcheongnamdo 204, Kkotjihaean-ro, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do Oasis Sunset Spa is located within Island Resom, an oceanview resort on Anmyeondo Island. The resort features an outdoor infinity pool and five other themed spas. The resort is the perfect venue to enjoy the sunset over Kkotji Beach.

2025.09.24　 Chungcheongnamdo　

Imjonseong Fortress (예산 임존성)

Chungcheongnamdo San 28 Masi-ri, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do Imjonseong Fortress (also known as Daeheungsanseong Fortress) is located at the top of Bongsusan Mountain between Yesan-gun and Hongseong-gun in Chungcheongnam-do. This stone fortress was designed as a place to launch attacks against enemies. One of the ways in which those in the fortress fended off intruders was to unleash the water from the giant fortress well and let it gush down the mountain towards the oncoming forces.The fortress wall is about 2.5 meters high and 3.5 meters wide and has a 7 to 8-meter ditch that runs alongside the southern wall. Compared with other Korean fortresses, Imjonseong Fortress is higher and about 2 meters thicker. It is the largest fortress of the Baekje Kingdom and has become the subject of much research.History shows that the fortress was the central hub of the Restoration Movement of the Baekje Kingdom (18 BC - AD 660). In the 20th year of the reign of King Uija (Baekje dynasty), the kingdom was defeated by the united forces of the Silla Kingdom and the Tang dynasty (currently, China). Boksin (a cousin of King Uisa), a monk, and Heukchisangji stayed at the fortress for three years while trying to return the king to power.As one walks along the winding trail, the view of Daeryeonsa Temple comes in to view and as once at the top, the spectacular views of Oseosan, Baekwolsan, and Gayasan mountains unfold. Those who come to the fortress from Masa-ri, Gwangsi-myeon, can drive and park their car in the parking lot located right below the fortress.

2025.09.24　 Chungcheongnamdo　

Huirisan Pine Tree Recreational Forest (국립 희리산해송자연휴양림)

Chungcheongnamdo 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 attractions near Huirisan: Chunjangdae Beach, Geumgang River Banks, and Hansan Mosi Town (“Mosi” referring to “Ramie,” the predominant fabric used for traditional Korean clothing) The top of the mountain (329m in x_height) is called Munsubong (or Munsu Peak). To the northwest of the Huirisan Pine Tree Recreational Forest is Saindae. Legend goes that four generals used to play there. Indeed, there is a cliff (140m in x_height) just below Saindae where they were believed to do chin-ups. Naturally, people call the area Teokgeolijang (Chin-Up Spot). Traces of Munsusa Temple still remain below Munsubong although it was said to have been destroyed by a huge number of bedbugs. 500m from Munsubong to the south, horse riding trails of the four generals are dotted along the ridge; Malttongbawi (Horse Dung Rock), resembling horse droppings, is 500m from the peak to the southeast. Below Munsubong are four large peaks where the four generals lived and 100 small rocks beneath them that were home to low ranking men commanded by the generals. Because of their unique shapes, those rocks form a scenic sight while hiking in Huirisan.

2025.09.24　 Chungcheongnamdo　

House of Chusa (추사고택)

Chungcheongnamdo 261, Chusagotaek-ro, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do House of Chusa, Chusa Gotaek in Korean, is the traditional Korean house of the renowned scholar and calligrapher Chusa, also known as Kim Jeong-hui. This old house is known to have been constructed by the great-grandfather of Chusa, Kim Han-Sin. The Korean-style house compound (266.11 m²) consists of munganchae (a guesthouse), soseuldaemun (a high gate), sarangchae (ㄱ-shaped men's quarters), anchae (ㅁ-shaped women’s quarters) and a shrine where the remains of Chusa are enshrined. Theㄱ-shaped Sarangchae stretches for one kan (traditional measuring unit) to the south and 2 kans to the east and is comprised of two rooms and a daecheongmaru (living area). The Anchae consists of a six-kan daecheongmaru and two one-kan rooms. Located on the ground is a tomb where Chusa’s great-grandfather (Kim Han-Sin) and his wife (Hwasun Princess) are buried. Nearby, visitors will see a gate that was constructed to commemorate Princess Hwasun’s faithfulness to her husband. Located approximately 600 meters to the north of the old house is a lacebark pine tree, which was designated as a Natural Monument. The lacebark pine tree, originally from northern China, is among the few of its kind in Korea. It is said that Chusa snuck the pine across the border from China (formerly, the Qing dynasty) into the country when he was 25 years old and planted it at the tomb of his great-grandfather. Originally, the tree had three branches, but two were broken and the third branch was damaged. In 1980, the damaged branch was treated and since then, the tree has been kept under strong protection.

2025.09.24　 Chungcheongnamdo　

House and Tomb of Kim Jeong-hui (추사김정희선생고택·묘)

Chungcheongnamdo 261, Chusagotaek-ro, Sinam-myeon, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do This house and tomb are where Kim Jeong-hui (pen name: Chusa, 1786-1856), a Joseon-era scholar and artist, lived and was laid to rest. Chusa Memorial Hall and Chusa Experience Center are found next to the house. After studying in Qing China, Kim Jeong-hui served in multiple government posts. He is best known for his unique calligraphical style, which bears his courtesy name (Chusa), and many works of art that survive to this day. The Experience Center offers traditional art experiences inspired by Kim Jeong-hui’s works.

2025.09.24　 Chungcheongnamdo　

Hongwonhang Port (홍원항)

Chungcheongnamdo 130-3, Hongwon-gil, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do Hongwonhang Port, located near Chunjangdae Beach, is a popular place for enjoying sea fishing and delectable meals of fresh raw fish. In addition to its culinary appeal, the port offers the picturesque scene of long stretches of shoreline guarded by two beacons in red and white. Hongwonhang Port has many fishing boats thanks to its small tidal range, resulting in a lively atmosphere and cheap sashimi prices. Hongwonhang Port, along with Gwangyanghang Port in Jeollanam-do, is the prime spot for gizzard shad. Each autumn the port holds the Gizzard Shad Festival, a festival that has plenty of events & delectable fish dishes. While at the festival, visitors are also encouraged to check out the Seocheon Museum of Marine & Natural History and Dongbaekjeong. The stuffed specimens at the museum are worth the visit and the view of Maryang Port from atop the museum is unbelievable.

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