Embraced by the West Sea, Staying in an Experience Village
6 stops · 2 days 1 night
A trip to an experience village, where you feel unspoiled nature with your body and learn with your heart, is all the more meaningful when the whole family can share it. This is a two-day, one-night course where you can enjoy the fun experiences of Bangja-gui Village near Cheonbuk Harbor in Boryeong and Isaek Experience Village, and drop by the landmarks of Seocheon, the eco-city. Source: Chungcheong, More Charming the Longer You Stay
- Duration
- 2 days 1 night
- Distance
- 92.05km
Along the way
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Boryeong Bangja-gui Village
보령 방자구이마을
Bangja-gui Village is a village where you can grill and taste fresh seafood from the vast West Sea coast and try various farm experiences. Here you can experience bangja-gui firsthand -- a style of grilling that traces back to a servant named Bangja who, while waiting for his master, would season meat with nothing but salt and grill it over a hearth or bonfire. There's plenty of fun in gathering around the fire with others to grill and eat oysters, clams, and webfoot octopus. The seafood is delicious, but the heungnae-gui -- chicken and duck wrapped in pine needles and roasted in an ocher-clay vessel -- is also hugely popular for being packed with nutrition.MoreLess
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Lunch (Gohyang Gulgui)
점심식사(고향굴구이)
This is the oldest restaurant in Cheonbuk's grilled-oyster district. It welcomes guests with fresh oysters, friendly service, and the taste of home.MoreLess
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Geumgang Estuary Bank Tourist Site
금강하구둑 관광지
Located in Dangseon-ri, Maseo-myeon, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, the Geumgang Estuary Bank tourist site is known as a spot for watching migratory birds that flock there every year. The Geumgang Estuary Bank is a large-scale water-control facility built where the majestically flowing Geum River meets the sea and widens, and it also serves as a bridge linking Seocheon, Chungcheongnam-do, and Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do. The estuary, embracing vast reed fields and farmland, draws tens of thousands of migratory birds -- including Baikal teal, mallards, and rare species such as the oystercatcher -- creating a spectacular sight.MoreLess
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National Institute of Ecology
국립생태원
The National Institute of Ecology is a state institution established to seek a sustainable balance between preserving the natural environment and the public's right to pursue happiness. At the Ecorium, visitors can experience a range of ecosystems including tropical, temperate, Mediterranean, and polar zones, while various ecological experiences and education programs take place in outdoor ecological spaces, including a wetland ecosystem.MoreLess
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Janghang Pine Forest
장항 솔숲
Janghang Pine Forest is a dense pine woodland that blocks out the sky and stretches along the coast, offering an undisturbed, quiet walk. The feeling of strolling slowly while treading on dry pine needles is a pleasure found only in Janghang Pine Forest. Benches and gazebos scattered through the forest are good spots to sit and rest for a while or gather with family for a snack. The sandy beach between the forest and the sea is firm enough for cars to drive on, making it perfect for walking while admiring the ocean view. This beach is also famous for sand baths, and a Sand Bath Festival is held there every May.MoreLess
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Seocheon Isaek Experience Village
서천이색체험마을
Because nearby Munheon Seowon Confucian Academy honors Yi Saek (pen name Mokeun), a loyal subject of the late Goryeo period, the village took the name "Isaek Experience Village" and now runs a variety of farm-experience programs. Homestays where you can mingle with village residents and spend the night have also proven popular. Stay in this charmingly kept village and enjoy the warm, nostalgic feel of the countryside. Worthwhile stops dot the village, including the Seocheon Botanical Art Garden with its beautiful garden and lotus pond, a bonsai garden, and the Museum of Korean Culture Learning.MoreLess
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI) · Machine-translated