Hongseong is a small county of South Chungcheong Province. I would like to introduce some places in Hongseong, where you can have fun and explore the rural culture.
1. Cuisine Food
Located in South Chungcheong Province that is rich in seafood because of proximity to the Yellow sea, Hongseong offers a big number of delicious sea delicacies to tourists and locals. During the trip to Hongseong I visited the โ์ด๋ถโ (Eobu) restaurant that serves up good food. I have tried Korean Crab Stew (kkotgetang). Boiled with Korean chili paste, chili powder, soybean paste and some vegetables, this stew is amazing.
kkotgetang
The stew was served with different side dishes. I counted the number of them, they were totally 11!!! Eating the crab needs work, because to get the crab meat is available through crunching the crabโs body with teeth. Nevertheless, if the stew is delicious, it is worthy.
Some side dishes
Address: 208 Namdanghang-ro, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong, South Chungcheong Province
Price: Korean Crab Stew โ 50,000 WON (for 2 persons)
2. Horse Riding
During planning the trip to Hongseong I found a unique place that offers horse riding experience. The center is not too big and has twenty horses.
The basic horse riding course lasts 10 minutes. Before riding I thought that it is a too short program, however in the end I understood that it is enough time, because riding really needs a lot of energy and strength. Before riding, stuff gives a hat and vest. If you do not have any experience and totally do not know how to ride, do not worry because stuff every time will be near you. The whole area of the center is divided into three places and the riding experience program takes place in a separate place. Do not forget to take beautiful photos along with a horse.
Address: 690 Namdanghang-ro, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong, South Chungcheong Province
Price: 20,000 WON, 10 mins
3. Eden Hills Beauty Healing Park
Eden Hills Beauty Healing Park is one of the recommended Wellness destinations in South Korea. Read more about Wellness destinations. Eden Hills provides various healing programs for people who are tired of daily life because of stress and anxiety and want to de-stress. Actually, Eden Hills was established by C&B Cosmetic factory specializing in natural materials and cosmetics. Today the C&B Cosmetic factory is still producing cosmetics using natural herbs and plants from the Eden Hills garden.
Eden Workshop Building
Visitors can take various one-day beauty classes that are held at the Eden Workshop building. I took a wax tablet class. This is a class for making wax tablets using essential oils, dried flower leaves, and pieces of plants. Wax tablets can be used as an interior accessory, as well as a fragrance item. The making process lasts about 20~30 minutes.
Albero 241
Another nice place at Eden Hills is Albero 241 coffee shop. Visitors can enjoy coffee, drinks, and desserts made with high-quality coffee beans and ingredients. I had healing time while enjoying the lawn and the pond that are visible through the glass.
On the second floor, there is a greenhouse terrace and a multipurpose room, where various events could be held. You can enjoy drinks and desserts at Albero 241 by purchasing a drink/dessert coupon by the vending machine placed on the 1st floor of the Albero 241/Eden Boutique building.
Also there are different places for enjoying nature at Eden Hills, like Mirror garden, Healing Road, Healing Mount, Lotus garden and others. Click here for more info.
I do recommend visiting Eden Hills, because it is a place for enjoying time in a cozy and refreshing place surrounded by the colors of nature and sounds of nature!
Address: 76-66, Waryong-ro 126beon-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong, Chungcheong Province
Price: Making wax tablet: 15,000 won; entrance fee: free
Contact number: 041-633-9766
Operating hours: 10:00~18:00
Official webpage: www.edenhills.kr (only Korean)
4. Coffee shop
I have found a beautiful โSea&Coffeeโ (์จ์ค์ปคํผ) cafe in Hongseong that is a great place to spend a few hours enjoying the sea view. The cafรฉ serves regular coffee, teas, and juices as well as a variety of delicious cakes. You can take pretty and amazing pictures there.
Additionally, I waited for the sunset and also took some pictures.
Address: 6, Namdanghang-ro 213ben-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong, Chungcheong Province
Operating hours: 11:00~21:00
Tips to know before visiting Hongseong county:
- If you do not have a car, I do recommend renting a car, because Hongseong is a county, where public transport is not well developed, and taxi calls are not available in some parts of the county (only near Bus Terminal). So pay attention to the transport.
- Reservations for healing programs at Eden Hills are required.
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Donโt forget to comment if you have any more recommendations or tips related to this post about Hongseong county. Thanks for reading! The Hongseong is waiting for you!
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