Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seosan Gayasan Mountain (가야산(서산))’. 💡 Overview Gayasan Mountain has easy and enjoyable hiking trails connecting Gayabong Peak, the main peak, with other peaks and mountains, namely Wonhyobong Peak (677 m), Ogyangbong Peak (621.4 m), Illaksan Mountain (521.4 m), Sujeongbong Peak (453 m), and Sangwangsan Mountain (307.2 m). The…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seocheon Maryang-ri Camellia Forest (서천 마량리 동백나무 숲)’. 💡 Overview 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…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘World Flower Botanical Garden (세계꽃식물원)’. 💡 Overview World Flower Botanical Garden opened to the public in 2004 and sees 15,000~20,000 visitors every year. This internationally recognized garden is Korea’s largest greenhouse garden that features over 3,000 species of plants and flowers. To cultivate gardening culture in Korea, the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seongjusan Recreational Forest (성주산자연휴양림)’. 💡 Overview Seongjusan Recreational Forest in Boryeong, Chungcheongnam-do is especially popular in spring because of its cherry blossoms and beautiful wildflowers. Also, the observatory 100 meters below the mountain peak (680 meters in elevation) offers a great view of Seongju-myeon and Oesan-myeon. Roundtrip hike…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘House of Chusa (추사고택)’. 💡 Overview 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…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gyeryong Musangsa Temple (무상사(계룡))’. 💡 Overview Musangsa Temple is an international Zen Temple exclusively for foreigners. The temple aims at promoting Korean Zen Buddhism among foreign monks and nuns while encouraging non-Buddhist priests and religious leaders to experience Zen. Twice a year (once in the summer and once…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hamdeok Catholic Church (합덕성당)’. 💡 Overview Hamdeok Catholic Church was built in 1929 in the gothic style. The church started out as Yangchon Catholic Church in Sanggung-ri, but was moved to the current location by the priest, and renamed Hamdeok Catholic Church. The name was later changed to…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Shinpyeong Brewery (신평양조장 백련 양조문화원)’. 💡 Overview A 100-year-old family business passed on for three generations, a brewery where time ripens. A special Korean brewery tour to experience the past, present, and future of the brewing industryShinpyeong Brewery is a modern cultural heritage restoration project by the Ministry…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Samsunsan Arboretum (삼선산수목원)’. 💡 Overview Samseonsan Arboretum is a nature experience learning center and home to over 1,160 different species of plants. In addition to outdoor gardens where you can enjoy a variety of flowers and trees, there are also 10 facilities including an exhibition greenhouse, Kid’s Dream…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Myeoncheoneupseong Walled Town, Dangjin (당진면천읍성)’. 💡 Overview 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…