Chungcheongnam-do

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hongseong Jeongchungsa Shrine (정충사 (홍성))’. 💡 Overview 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. 📋 Detailed Information…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Chuyangsa Shrine (추양사)’. 💡 Overview 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. 📋 Detailed Information 📍 Address 25 Jisan 5-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Statue of General Kim Jwajin (김좌진장군동상)’. 💡 Overview 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. 📋 Detailed…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hongju Millennium Monument (홍주천년기념탑)’. 💡 Overview 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,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Yanggoksa Shrine (양곡사)’. 💡 Overview 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…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hongseong Seongyeonsa Temple (석련사(홍성))’. 💡 Overview 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…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hongseong Gujeoram Hermitage (구절암(홍성))’. 💡 Overview 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. 📋 Detailed Information 📍 Address 163 Geobuk-ro 218beon-gil, Guhang-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do (Zipcode: 32214) 🌐…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Historic Site Related to Seong Sam-mun (성삼문선생유허지)’. 💡 Overview 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…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Surichigol Holy Ground (수리치골 성지)’. 💡 Overview Surichigol Holy Ground is a Catholic sanctuary located deep in the mountains of Guksabong Peak in the western part of Gongju-si. It holds significance as a site where Korean Catholics organized themselves while hiding from persecution during the 19th century. Today,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gapsagyegok Valley (갑사계곡)’. 💡 Overview Gapsagyegok Valley is a valley located on the northwest slope of Gyeryongsan Mountain in Gongju-si. With moderate temperatures even in summer, it is suitable as a recreational area, while the autumn foliage adds to its beauty. At the entrance lies Gapsa Temple, a…