Chungcheongnam-do
Chungcheongnam-do is famous for its role as the center of the Baekje Kingdom during the Three Kingdoms Period so there are a ton of amazing historical sites to see and beautiful nature spots, sandy beaches, mudflats, and flowery gardens too. There is a lot of money pouring into the region so areas are being revitalized and renewed all over the place. Keep your eyes peeled for the beauty in Chungcheongnam-do.
Top Travel Experiences In Chungcheongnam-do
- Sinduri Sand Dunes
- Anmyeondo Island
- Yoogibanggaoak Daffodil Garden
- Ami Art Museum
- Yeonmisan Nature Art Park
- National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea
- Janghang Forest & Skywalk
- Gongju Gongsanseong Fortress
Travel Tips For Chungcheongnam-do
- Popular Seasonal Spots: Chungcheongnam-do has some popular areas to visit as well as hidden gems. Home of to the popular Boryeong Mud Festival and numerous beautiful cherry blossoms spots in Seosan, there are also hidden gems like Sinduri San Dunes.
- Subways Do Exist: Besides Gangwon-do, Chungnam is the only province outside of Seoul that is served by the Seoul Metropolitan Subway system. Line 1 passs through Cheonan and Asan.
- Not For The Elevation: Chungcheongnam-do is a low, flat province. There is no point that exceeds 1,000 meters high, making it the lowest province in the country.
- Flower Power: There are some gorgeous flowery scenes to find in Chungcheongnam-do from tulips in Taean-gun, Daffodils at Yoogibanggaoak, cherry blossoms in Seosan and pink muhly too. Visit from spring through autumn for the colorful scenery.
Best Tours In Chungcheongnam-do
2-Day Gongju & Buyeo Tour
A historical tour of the Baekje historic areas in Chungcheongnam-do. Baekje was a time when excellent art and culture blossomed 1,400 years ago. Learn about the sites in Gongju and Buyeo and take an adrenaline rushing hot air balloon ride.
Boryeong Mud Festival Tour
One of the most popular festivals in South Korea, the Boryeong Mud Festival is held on the west coast of Korea each summer. Visit to learn about the anti-aging effects of the mud, splash around in it and have all of your childhood muddy dreams.