Taean is a picturesque location lined with beautiful beaches, rolling hills. Time to pack up your camera for a day of photography.
About Taean-gun, South Korea
Taean County is in Chungcheongnam Province, or Chungcheongnam-do, and has a population of roughly 64,000. While Taean is mostly coastal, the landscape includes mountains, forests, wetlands, sand dunes, and, of course, beaches. If you’re interested in Taean’s gorgeous beaches, please refer to the “5 Taean Beaches for Summer” blog.
About Anmyeyondo, Taean-gun, South Korea
Anmyeondo (island), in the South of Taean, was originally a peninsula. During the Joseon Dynasty, Chief State Councilor Kim Yuk ordered the flooding of the area between Anmyeon and Nammyeon to protect tax sent to Hanyang (now Seoul) from plunder by Japanese pirates. In 1970, the Anmyeongyo bridge was constructed to connect the island to the mainland.
Whether it’s the flower parks that will boost your social media fame, dinosaur-themed park with a dino-pension, O My Gallery (an interactive museum), Aqua World’s relaxing sulfur seawater spa, village tours, historical sights, majestic views, and one of the best spots to watch the sunset, at Kkotji Beach with Grandfather Rock, it’s too easy to fall in love with Taean. For those working out of Camp Humphreys, Taean locations are about 1.5 to 2 hours away.
10 Taean Destinations for Photography Lovers
Grab your cameras and head to the Korean countryside. Escape the busy days of Seoul and photography the beauty of slow life in Taean-gun.
Korea Flower Park
041-675-5533
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Beautiful garden in Taean to take pictures and enjoy the beauty. Next to Kotji beach. Flower festivals from mid April to May. 2021 extended schedule from September 17th to October 31st
Hangul Address
충남 태안군 안면읍 승언리 산29-122
Nature World
041-675-9200
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Beautiful park with flowers and lights! See website for information about their lily festivals, which is usually from mid April to May. Adults 9,000 Won
Hangul Address
충남 태안군 남면 마검포길 200
Farm Kamille
041-675-3636
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Largest herb farm in Korea with picturesque views, camping site, pension, and restaurant Herbal teas, aroma footbaths Little Prince Pension and walk. Cafe. Petting zoo. Educational experiences, such as herbal remedy workshops. Event planning, such as weddings. Adult 8,000 Won Teen 5,000 Won Child 4,000 Won
Hangul Address
충남 태안군 남면 우운길 56-19
Mallipo Botanical Gardens
041-672-9982
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A stunning botanical garden with lotus ponds and a seaside cliff walk. A must visit for garden lovers.
Hangul Address
충남 태안군 소원면 천리포1길 187
Sinduri Sand Dune Center
041-672-0499
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Educational experience about the rich and unique ecosystem of sand dunes, which formed slowly 15,000 years ago. As an area that directly receives the northwest monsoon wind, the sand is carried to the shore by strong winds. Online or phone reservations recommended.
Hangul Address
충남 태안군 원북면 신두해변길 201-54
Anmyeondo Jurassic Museum
041-674-5660
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Large park for Dinosaur lovers! Adults 10,000 Won Teens 8,000 Won Child 6,000 Won Seniors 2,000 Won Location includes a planetarium, Dinosaur rides, fossils, and a pension for those who dont want the fun to end.
Hangul Address
충남 태안군 남면 곰섬로 37-20
O My Gallery
041-673-6343
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Oh my Gallery reproduces some of the worlds most famous masterpieces and displays about 150 pieces to create an immersive, interactive, and educational experience. Eight buildings with separate museum themes, including a puzzle room that the kids may enjoy. Lots of indoor and outdoor photo opportunities. If youre not creative, each photo opp has a tutorial pic next to it. Gift shop, cafe, restaurant, and macaron shop on location. Art classes available, too. Open until 1900 in the Summer. Adult 10,000 Won Youth 8,000 Won Elementary Child and Elderly 6,000 Won Under 3 years old and over 75 years old FREE
Hangul Address
충남 태안군 안면읍 안면대로 3171-6
Anmyeondo Island Arboretum
041-674-5019
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Beautiful botanical garden with mountain views. Next to Anmyeondo Recreational Forest and O My Gallery.
Hangul Address
충남 태안군 안면읍 안면대로 3195-6
Anmyeondo Recreational Forest
041-674-5019
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Opened in September 1992, the area covers an area of 1.75 million square meters. Adult 1,000 Won Youth & Military 800 Won Child 400 Won Parking 1,500 to 5,000 Won, depending on size Next to Anmyeon Arboretum and O My Gallery
Hangul Address
충남 태안군 안면읍 안면대로 3195-6
Risom Ocean Aqua World
041-671-7060
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The unique water park, Aqua World has been very popular since its opening. High quality sulfur seawater is used which is pumped up from 420m below ground. Aqua World contains the mud beauty spa center (3558 sq. ft.), sulfur sea water sauna, massage spa, Spa Therapy as well as an outdoor spa.
Hangul Address
충남 태안군 안면읍 꽃지해안로 204
Taean could easily be a simple day trip or a weekend getaway. For example, if you’re heading to Mallipo Beach, you can also explore Sogeunjinseong along the coast, and visit the Chollipo Arboretum (Mallipo Botanical Gardens). And if you’re looking for a place to stay, read these Taean Pension blogs.
LeaDan Yee holds a Master’s in Education with a focus in Secondary Education and Teaching – Language Arts and Bachelor’s in Psychology, with a minor in Speech.
As a Cultural Liaison and Content Creator at South of Seoul, Ms. Yee focuses on creating content for families interested in traveling and those with toddlers. She is especially interested in opportunities to share her Native Hawaiian background and empower others to be cultural ambassadors.
Prior to joining South of Seoul, LeaDan worked as a High School Speech Teacher and Adjunct Communications Professor. She specializes in Public Speaking, Argumentation and Debate, Team Management, and Event Planning.
