Nearby Attractions

A Joseon-era walled town still lived in today. Walk the ramparts, the old ginkgo tree and the bamboo path, with no admission or parking fee.

Azalea festival in April; golden ginkgo in November

A traditional market with fresh seafood and local specialties. Restaurant alleys are also nearby.

A former school turned art museum, with a garden outside and exhibitions inside.

A 200,000 m² city-run arboretum. Admission and parking are free and it closes on Mondays.

A landmark of Seosan, with its walls and magistrate’s quarters intact. Free to enter, with traditional games inside.

A Korean Catholic pilgrimage site. Enjoy a peaceful walk and quiet meditation.

One of Joseon's three great reservoirs, now a lotus pond ringed by walking paths. Free, open around the clock, with a lotus festival in early July.

Lotus blooms in early July; open year-round

An old temple on the slopes of Sangwangsan, reached by a gentle forest path from the car park. Its royal and green cherry blossoms draw crowds each spring.

Double and green cherry blossoms, mid to late April

A fishing port 2 km from Waemok Village. In spring people come for silchi whitebait sashimi, a local-only dish, celebrated with a festival in late April.

Silchi whitebait season, mid-April to mid-May

A waterfront park along the Asan Bay seawall and Sapgyo Lake, with bicycle rentals and a small amusement area.

A rare spot on the west coast where you can watch both sunrise and sunset.

New Year sunrise

A West Sea shoreline with wide tidal flats, visited in season for mud flat experiences.

Mud flat outings from spring through autumn

A Seosan harbour at the far end of the 7.8 km Daeho seawall. Boats moored at the pier slice rockfish to order at a floating fish market.

A hermitage on a tidal islet, reached on foot only at low tide across a 300 m path. Free to enter and park, and a favourite spot for West Sea sunsets.

Low tide only; arrive 30 minutes before sunset

One of the three great beaches on the west coast. Enjoy beach walks and swimming, with free entry and parking, and a trail to Mutdak Island at the far end.

Swimming in summer; beach walks year-round

A private arboretum 1.5 km from Mallipo, known for its magnolia collection. Admission is charged.

Magnolias in March and April; peak season April to May