2025 Hongseong-gun Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in February)

Getting There - 1-2 Mt., Sangha-ri, Hongbuk-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do Attractions - Located in Hongbuk-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do. It is not a big mountain with a height of 381m, but the entire mountain is made up of strange rocks and peaks and is beautiful enough to be called Mt. Geumgang in Chungcheongnam-do. It is characteristic that the scenery changes every time you change the direction as if you are looking at hundreds of Korean paintings on the way. You can see Deoksungsan Mountain and Gayasan Mountain from the top of Yongbongsan Mountain. Hotels - Food & Restaurants - yes Shopping - wala #mytripvlog #hiking

#SpringFlowers Shasta Daisy 🌼 and Green Bean Field 🌱🌱 ...and the sea..🌊 All in one place at Hongseong's Cafe Beets ☕️ The sunset over the West Sea 🌅 Just speechless.... No further explanation needed, right? 🫢 ㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡ 📍Cafe Beets 🚩1, Namdang Hang-ro 72beon-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do 🚘Parking available ⏰Open daily from 10am to 8pm 📞0507-1383-0459 ☕️Beets Ocean Latte (8.0) 🍦Milk Ice Cream (4.5) 🗓️Visited on May 14th, 23 . #Chungcheongnam-doCafe #Chungcheongnam-doAttractions #Hongseong #HongseongCafe #RecommendedHongseongCafe #HongseongBeetsCafe #BeetsCafe #ShastaDaisyCafe #GreenBeanFieldCafe #OceanViewCafe

This is the Manhae Han Yong-un Memorial Hall in Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea. Buddhist Renewal Theory After returning from Japan in 1908, after experiencing the situation and Buddhism and Western philosophy in Korea, he completed the "Joseon Buddhist Renewal Theory" at Baekdamsa Temple in 1910 in order to reform the current state of affairs in Joseon Buddhism. Through "Joseon Buddhist Renewal Theory", Manhae declared the position of the opening of the Buddhist assembly through theology, such as the issue of victorious education for saving sentient beings, the issue of proclamation, and the interpretation of scriptures. He also argued that the non-religious, non-social, irrational, native, and superstitious elements and customary tips that were eating away at the Buddhist community's culture should be eliminated, and that Buddhism should return to its original stance and establish an ethics based on pure faith. Buddhist Encyclopedia Published at Beomeosa Temple on April 30, 1914. The "Joseon Buddhist Renewal Theory" compiled in 1910 urged the Buddhist community to reform, and since the Buddhist scriptures such as the standard sutras were difficult for the general public to understand, he began writing a Buddhist doctrine book in Korean to increase the general public's understanding of Buddhism. The "Buddhist Encyclopedia" is the first book to break away from the conventional compilation method of focusing on the sutras and was compiled by reorganizing the three chapters of the sutras and vinaya theories by subject. Mandang Mandang was a secret organization of the Joseon Buddhist Youth Alliance that began with the Joseon Buddhist Youth Association in 1920 and was reorganized in response to the formation of the Singanhoe in 1927. The organization became visible around May 1930, and the key figures who launched Mandang included Jo Hak-ryu, Kim Beop-rin, Kim Sang-ho, and Lee Yong-jo. Mandang was a secret organization that practiced the spirit of Manhae’s popularization of Buddhism and anti-Japanese national Buddhism, and its principles, which were the principles, advocated separation of religion and state, establishment of religious doctrine, and popularization of Buddhism. At 2:00 PM on March 1, 1919, all 29 national representatives, excluding Gil Seon-ju, Yu Yeo-dae, Jeong Chun-su, and Kim Byeong-jo, gathered in the separate room of Taehwagwan. Lee Jong-il placed the 100 or so copies of the Declaration of Independence that he had printed on the table and showed them to the national representatives. Since the national representatives had already read it before, he decided to skip the reading of the Declaration of Independence and asked Mr. Han Yong-un to eat. Han Yong-un made a brief declaration speech, saying, “We have gathered today to declare the independence of Joseon, and this is a glorious day. As representatives of the people, we have a great responsibility to make this declaration. From now on, we must work together and pray for the independence of Joseon.” He then declared the “Declaration of Independence” complete and shouted “Long Live Independence” three times. Following this, the Japanese police, who had received a report from the owner of Taehwagwan, were dispatched and all 29 representatives of the people were arrested and detained. Han Yong-un, who became a monk under the mentorship of Yeongok Seonsa at Baekdamsa Temple in Seorak Mountain in 1905, initiated a reform movement in the Buddhist community by publishing “The Theory of Renewing Korean Buddhism,” a practical guidebook that deplored the state of Korean Buddhism in the 1910s, which was rife with contradictions and corruption, and proposed reform measures. In 1914, he published the Buddhist Encyclopedia, and in 1918, he published Yusim, making efforts to popularize Buddhism as well as to promote national consciousness. Han Yong-un's activities led to his active participation in the March 1st Movement in 1919, and he participated as a national representative with Seon Master Baek Yong-seong (1864-1940), signed the Declaration of Independence, and after the Declaration of Independence ceremony at Taehwagwan, he was arrested by the Japanese police and released from Gyeongseong Prison on December 22, 1921. Summary of Impressions on Korean Independence Freedom is the life of all things, and peace is the happiness of life. Therefore, a person without freedom is like a dead corpse, and a person who has suffered the most is the one who suffers the most. The surroundings of a person who is oppressed turn into a grave, and the surroundings of a person who is obsessed with righteousness become hell, so the most ideal foundation of happiness in the world is freedom and peace. Therefore, in order to gain freedom, we must regard statements as trucks, and in order to keep peace, we must accept recovery. This is both a right and a duty in life. However, true freedom is limited by not being calm about the freedom of others, and predatory freedom becomes an immigrant freedom that destroys peace. Also, since the spirit of peace lies in peace, equality becomes the counterpart of freedom. Therefore, oppressive peace is nothing but asceticism, true freedom is necessarily accompanied by peace, and sleepy peace is necessarily accompanied by freedom. Indeed, freedom and peace are the demands of all mankind. #Domestic travel #Travel plan #February travel subsidy event

This is the birthplace of General Kim Jwa-jin in Hongseong, South Chungcheong Province, Republic of Korea. Danjanjitong On a quiet moonlit night, the wind blows hard at the tip of the sword, The cold frost on the tip of the sword makes me think of my homeland. What Japanese are you talking about in this beautiful land of three thousand li? There is no way to ease the aching heart of the general. 1876 The beginning of the invasion In 1876, Japan's first invasion of national sovereignty, the Japanese Navy's Unyo incident, which illegally invaded Ganghwa Island, led to the signing of the unequal Ganghwa Treaty. 1894, 1895 Suppression of the Donghak Peasant Army, assassination of Empress Myeongseong In 1894, when the Donghak Army's Gap-o Peasant War began, the Japanese army began to massacre the righteous army and civilians in various places, including Jeon Bong-jun, who was arrested as the anti-Japanese righteous army. 1895 Japanese Minister Miura mobilized Japanese people to invade Gyeongbokgung Palace and assassinate Empress Myeongseong, an outrageous incident 1905 The beginning of massacre In 1905, during the Russo-Japanese War, three Koreans were executed on false charges of destroying the Gyeongbu Line railroad, and the Japanese army began committing atrocities nationwide. Deprivation of diplomatic rights, Eulsa Treaty After the victory in the Russo-Japanese War in 1905, as part of the full-scale invasion of national sovereignty, the Eulsa Treaty, which deprived the Korean Empire of its diplomatic rights, was forcibly concluded without Emperor Gojong's signature. Loyal subject Min Yeong-han committed suicide to protest. Emergence of national traitors In 1905, pro-Japanese traitors such as Yi Wan-yong and the Eulsa Five Traitors who supported the Eulsa Treaty emerged. 1907, 1908 Dissolution of the army In 1907, the Korean Empire's army was forcibly disbanded. Park Seung-han committed suicide to protest. Oppression of the Korean Imperial Family In 1907, the pressure on the Joseon Imperial Family reached its peak, with the forced abdication of Emperor Gojong and the kidnapping of Crown Prince Yeong-wang by Ito Hirobumi to Japan in 1908. 1910 Gyeongsul Gukchi, loss of national sovereignty In 1910, the Japanese flag was hung in Geunjeongjeon, Gyeongbokgung Palace, the main palace, at the same time as the fall of the Korean Empire ㅡㅡㅡ In 1909, he joined the Hongju branch of the Gihoheunghakhoe and worked there. The Gihoheunghakhoe was organized in January 1908 to promote scholarship and civil identification in Kim Ki-do and Chungcheong Province, and its most important project was education. The Hongju branch was approved on January 16, 1909, and had about 50 members, including Kim Jwa-jin. In this way, Kim Jwa-jin devoted himself to education and enlightenment movements before the Gihoheunghakhoe and made efforts to restore the declining national sovereignty. Up until this time, Kim Jwa-jin's image as a modern nationalist educator stands out more than that of a general in the anti-Japanese armed struggle. This is the Declaration of Independence announced on February 1, 1919 in Jilin Province, China by 39 anti-Japanese independence movement leaders from Manchuria and Russia, demanding national independence at the end of World War I. It was drafted by Jo So-ang, and 39 independence activists including Kim Jwa-jin and Park Eun-sik first declared the liberation and independence of the country, which later became the trigger for the February 8th Declaration of Independence and the March 1st Independence Movement. It was declared in the year of Mu-o in the lunar calendar in 1918, so it is called the 'Mu-o Independence Declaration', and is the first declaration of independence in Korea. The contents of this declaration of independence are as follows. First, it declares that our Korea is a completely independent and democratic nation, and that our Korea is not a Korea of ​​other ethnicities, but a Korea of ​​our people, and that our land is a completely Korean land, and that our independence is the exercise of the legitimate right to protect our people, and is by no means retaliation based on personal feelings. In addition, Japan's annexation method was invalid because it was based on fraud, coercion, and force, so the islands should return to being islands, the peninsulas should return to being peninsulas, and the continent should return to being a continent. And he demanded that the 20 million compatriots keep in mind that the essence of being a nation is independence and complete independence through bloody battles. #Domestic travel #Travel plans #February travel subsidy event

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#cherryblossom2024 To be honest, it's not like visiting any travel destination in spring to see the colorful scenery. That was one thing in Hongseong Turtle Village. However, unlike other attractions mainly composed of azaleas and tulips, the bamboo and double yellow apricot flowers are in full bloom here, giving it a unique sensibility. Moreover, if you had gone until the flower viewing season from March to April, you would have come across a landscape where daffodils, cherry blossoms, and cornelian cherry blossoms harmonize.

📍Hongseong Turtle Village 436 Geobuk-ro, Guhan-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do Naehyeon Kwonhyeok Multipurpose Hall ▪️This is Turtle Village, famous for its mountain that looks like a turtle turned left ▪️The village is not that big, so you can park small and enjoy the daffodils and cherry blossoms while moving around ▪️However, since the village is not usually a tourist attraction, parking is a little difficult, so I think it would be good to just be careful about parking ㅎㅎ #SpringTravel

A Righteous Army was formed by Min Jong-sik and Yi Se-yeong here to resist the Treaty between Korea and Japan in 1905. If you want to learn more, there is a history museum in the fortress. In May (2023.5.5 - 2023.5.6), there is a Hero Festival in the Hongjuseong Fortress to celebrate six historical figures. These include General Choi Yeong (commander), Seong Sam-mun (scholar-official and fighter), Han Yong-un (resistance fighter against Japan), Han Seong-jun (Korean folk dancer), Lee Eung-no (internationally recognized modern artist), and Kim Jwa-jin (won the Battle of Cheongsanni against the Japanese). In 2024, I wish to visit this beautiful place again. #2024wish

Much of the area was destroyed during the Japanese Colonial period including the administrative houses and much of the wall. Currently, they are trying to move an elementary school and government offices out of the area to complete the fortress and turn it into a tourist destination. Many historical events have taken place here. It withstood the Japanese Invasion of 1592, the rebellion of Yi Mong-hak, the Donghak peasant uprising, and martyrdom of Catholics during the great Catholic persecution of 1866 - 1871. In 2024, I wish to visit this beautiful place again. #2024wish

Originally, Hongseong - then named Hongju - was a walled city with a stone wall covering 1,772 meters. 810 meters of wall still remain along with only one of the city gates (Joyangmun). It is said that the spring inside the fortress never runs dry throughout the four seasons. Records are incomplete, but there is evidence that construction may have started in the late-Shilla period. Hongju Fortress was restored during the reign of King Sejong the Great about 600 years ago. In 2024, I wish to visit this beautiful place again. #2024wish