Chungcheongnam-do
Places to visit in Hongseong-gun
This area has historic sites from an old county town and a harbor on the Yellow Sea. Choose places around Hongjuseong Fortress, a memorial hall, or Namdang Port according to your interests.
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16 placesNamdang Port Marine Fountain Park
This seaside park at Namdang Port has a fountain and outdoor activity areas. Walk by the water and enjoy the illuminated scenery, and check the fountain schedule.
View on mapHongseong Sky Tower
This observation facility overlooks Cheonsu Bay and the Yellow Sea tidal flats. See the coastline and wide water views from the observation deck and skywalk.
View on mapNamdang Port
Enjoy fresh seafood year-round, including jumbo shrimp, rockfish, pen shells, and blue crab. The calm, silvery water makes for a beautiful sunset.
View on mapGyeolseong Magistrate's Office
This Joseon-era government office was designated a Chungcheongnam-do cultural property on April 20, 1989.
View on mapHongju Righteous Army Tomb
The tomb was designated a Chungcheongnam-do monument on December 24, 1973.
View on mapChungnam Veterans Hall
This exhibition space honors those who dedicated themselves to the country. Explore materials on Chungnam's independence movement and history of defending the nation.
View on mapHongjuseong History Museum
This institution researches Hongseong's history and carries out excavations, surveys, exhibitions, and educational programs.
View on mapHistoric Site of Seong Sam-mun
This historical site is associated with Seong Sam-mun. Explore his life and local stories at the memorial area.
View on mapBirthplace of Han Yong-un
This is the birthplace of Han Yong-un. It was designated Chungcheongnam-do Monument No. 75 on December 29, 1989.
View on mapBirthplace of General Baekya Kim Jwa-jin
This is the birthplace of Kim Jwa-jin, an independence activist during the Japanese colonial period. It is Chungcheongnam-do Monument No. 76.
View on mapYongbongsan Mountain
Rising across Hongseong-gun and Yesan-gun, Yongbongsan Mountain offers hiking along rocky peaks and ridgelines.
View on mapNational Chungnam Weather Science Museum
Located in Naepo New Town, this museum is affiliated with the Korea Meteorological Administration. Explore exhibits and activities about weather and meteorological phenomena.
View on mapHongju Eupseong Fortress
This old town fortress is one of the landmarks of Hongseong-gun. Walk along the walls to explore local history and the old fortifications.
View on mapGeobugi Village
This village in Guhang-myeon sits on terrain shaped like a turtle. Explore its old zelkova tree and traditional village landmarks.
View on mapOseosan Mountain
This mountain spans Hongseong-gun and Boryeong-si, among other areas. Its summit ridges are known for silver grass and views toward the West Sea.
View on mapJukdo Island
This island lies offshore from Seobu-myeon in Hongseong-gun, with coastal scenery recognized as one of Hongseong's 12 scenic views.
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Scenes of the area
- Namdang Port and Cheonsu Bay.
- Hongseong's fortress walls and memories.
- People from Hongseong and their childhood homes.
- Naepo's rocky mountain and science museum
- An old town fortress and a turtle village
- Hongseong, from mountains to sea