Aromind (아로마인드)
2024-01-30
19-7 Bukchon-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Aromind is a perfume workshop that offers a perfume-making experience with a professional perfumer in a quiet hanok building. Visitors can create their own one-of-a-kind perfume by choosing three out of 30 different scent options that change on a seasonal basis. A perfume one-day class is held for one to eight people for one to one and a half hours. The fee for the experience includes a 50 ml product and a 10 ml sample. They also offer the class in Korean with English interpretation when there non-Korean speaking participants. Aromind is the perfect place to create your own scent to associate your memory of Korea.
Historic Site Related to Seong Sam-mun (성삼문선생유허지)
2024-01-18
403-12 Maejukheon-gil, Hongbuk-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
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 others ministers who were executed with him for their plot to restore King Danjong to the throne after he was exhiled by his uncle. The site was destroyed in 1864 when Confucian facilities were removed by the government, but was later rebuilt in 1945.
Hongseong Gujeoram Hermitage (구절암(홍성))
2024-01-18
163 Geobuk-ro 218beon-gil, Guhang-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
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.
Guryongpo Pieora Stairway Media Art (구룡포 피어라계단 미디어아트)
2024-01-18
277 Homi-ro, Guryongpo-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Guryongpo Pieora Staircase Media Art takes place on the large staircase heading up the hill behind Guryongpo Japanese House Street. The lighting display uses anamorphic techniques to create a beautiful show on the stairs. The performance lasts for approximately 10 minutes and goes through four themes, including the ocean and POSCO.
Hongseong Seongyeonsa Temple (석련사(홍성))
2024-01-18
76 Guseongbuk-ro 160beon-gil, Guhang-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
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 from Daeungjeon Hall, visitors will be greeted by a large stone-carved Buddha that was made recently. The lack of moss and weathering makes it stand out from other rock-carved Buddha statues, while showing the unwavering faith of the local Buddhists.
Cheonho-dong Rose Village (천호동 장미마을)
2025-05-20
Cheonho-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
Cheonho-dong Rose Village is a place where visitors can see the old neighborhoods of Seoul and the roses that adorn every wall. The small old houses convey the nostalgia of 30 to 40 years ago, and the red and pink roses in full bloom in every house welcome travelers. The street is narrow, but thanks to the residents' careful maintenance, it has become a famous rose attraction and photo spot. The rose season peak from May to June, forming a tunnel of roses. There is also mural that recreates a scene from the novel “The Little Prince,” giving the area a poignant atmosphere. Rose Village is located about 250 meters from Cheonho Station (Seoul Subway Line 5), Exit 1. Visitors are advised to be respectful and to keep the noise level down while touring the area as it is a residential village.
Yanggoksa Shrine (양곡사)
2024-01-16
131-31 Hongnamseo-ro, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
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 of Song Neung-sang and Kim Han-rok's memorial tablets.
Hongju Millennium Monument (홍주천년기념탑)
2024-01-16
Ogam-ri, Hongseong-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
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, with historical figures, cultural assets and specialty products of the area at the top, and a time capsule embedded at the bottom of the monument, set to be opened in 2118.
Statue of General Kim Jwajin (김좌진장군동상)
2024-01-16
Goam-ri, Hongseong-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
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.
Chuyangsa Shrine (추양사)
2024-01-15
25 Jisan 5-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
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.
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