Things to Do

Seosan's worthwhile sights are spread out. The best day combines the Baekje carving and nearby temples in the hills with Haemieupseong or the tidal coast around Ganworam and Cheonsuman Bay.

Guide

Things to Do

01

Rock-carved Buddha Triad

Late Baekje cliff carving known as the Smile of Baekje and designated National Treasure No. 84.

Sight
02

Haemieupseong Walled Town

Large Joseon-period fortress town with walkable walls, gates, open lawns, and Catholic martyr history.

Sight
03

Ganworam Hermitage

Small coastal hermitage that becomes an island at high tide on Cheonsuman Bay.

Sight
04

Gaesimsa Temple

Forested mountain temple near Haemi, known for its quiet path and spring blossoms.

Sight
05

Seosan Birdland

Cheonsuman Bay visitor centre focused on migratory birds, wetlands, and winter birdwatching.

Museum
06

Yonghyeon Natural Recreation Forest

Yonghyeon Natural Recreation Forest sits in a valley below the ridges of Gayasan, Seosan's highest mountain area. Clear water, oak forest, hiking paths, and …
07

Palbong Mountain

Palbong Mountain is a low but rugged hiking target north of central Seosan. Its name refers to the eight rocky peaks that define the …
08

Golden Mountain

Golden Mountain is a low coastal mountain west of Seosan, rising to about 156 m. The trail is short and rewards the climb with …
09

Ryubangtaek Science Museum

Ryubangtaek Science Museum commemorates Ryu Bang-taek, the Seosan-born astronomer associated with a Joseon-era map of the sky. The museum is a useful stop for …

Museum
10

Buchun Mountain

Buchun Mountain is a low hill in central Seosan, easy enough for a short walk rather than a full hike. The draw is the …