World’s Five Climate Zones by Train | Travel Course | K-Travel Mate

The National Institute of Ecology Ecoriaum exhibits about 1,600 representative flora and fauna from the world's five major climates: tropical, desert, Mediterranean, temperate, and polar, allowing a vivid experience of a living ecosystem. There are also two permanent theme exhibition halls for learning the basic concepts of ecosystems, a special exhibition hall for ecosystem-themed exhibitions, an Eco Lab with ecology education tailored by viewing height, a children's ecology reading room, and a 4D theater. The outdoor exhibition areas include the Geumguri Zone to observe wetland ecosystem features, Hadaram Zone reproducing Korea's forest vegetation by climate zone, Godaeryuk Zone recreating habitats of Korea's representative deer species, Najeojeo Zone for enjoying various wild egrets and ducks, the Eco Care Center for isolation to prevent highly pathogenic avian influenza and protection of internationally endangered species, and a CITES animal protection facility for safeguarding internationally endangered animals from smuggling and illegal trade.

Maryang Port in Seomyeon, Seocheon-gun, is located at a tip that juts out toward the sea, allowing visitors to see both the sunset and the sunrise due to its geographic position. Thus, Maryang-ri, where Maryang Port is located, is also called 'Maryangpo Sunrise Village.' Every year at the end of the year and New Year's, many tourists gather from all over the country to watch the sunset and sunrise. The breakwater at Maryang Port is a good fishing spot, and in the early morning at the Maryang Port fish market, you can see fishermen auctioning fresh seafood they just caught. Additionally, many festivals are held at Maryang Port: the Maryangpo Sunrise Festival in January, the Dongbaek Flower and Jjukkumi Festival in March, the Wild Flatfish and Sea Bream Festival in May, the Hansan Mosi Cultural Festival in June, the Chunjangdae Beach Summer Cultural Arts Festival in July, and the Hongwon Port Gizzard Shad and Flower Crab Festival in August, all offering plentiful sights and foods. Behind Maryang Port, there is a camellia forest with about 70 camellia trees boasting an age of over 500 years. In summer evenings, small concerts are often held at Maryang Port Plaza with LED-lit sculptures, creating a romantic atmosphere.

서천 팔경 중의 한 곳인 서면 마랑리 동백나무 숲은 천연기념물 제169호로 지정되어 있다. 이곳에는 5백여 년 수령의 동백나무 85주가 8,265㎡에 울창한 숲을 이루고 있다. 동백나무 숲에 가면 3월 하순부터 5월 초순까지 푸른 잎 사이에 수줍은 듯 피어있는 붉은 동백꽃을 마음껏 감상할 수 있으며, 정상에 있는 동백정에 올라가면 서해의 푸른 바다와 낙조의 아름다움을 한눈에 볼 수 있다. 특히, 바로 앞에 있는 섬인 오력도의 풍경과 어울린 바다의 모습은 한 폭의 동양화를 감상하는 듯한 즐거움을 준다.

Hansan 5-Day Market is held every month on the 1st, 6th, 11th, 16th, 21st, and 26th between Hansan Terminal and Hansan Elementary School. Additionally, there are alley shops that are always open even on days when the market is not held. Although registered as a regular market in 1956, it is said to have been established before the Joseon Dynasty. On the vegetable street at the market entrance, various vegetables and grains such as spinach, radish, carrot, shepherd's purse, and mugwort are abundant. The seafood section offers Seocheon's specialty, Bakdae fish, and the general goods section sells everything from black and yellow rubber bands to clothespins, cotton swabs, toothbrushes, nail clippers, and Italian towels. The market’s famous specialty is Hansan mosijado, a ramie fabric worn since the Three Kingdoms period, likened to 'dragonfly wings' for its light and cool summer wear. Hansan ramie is known for its fine threads and bright shine, regarded as the best in Joseon’s eight provinces. Most of Korea’s ramie is traded here in Hansan, and the ramie market briefly opens between 4 and 5 a.m. before disappearing, known as a 'flash market.' This market is also called 'Anjang' or 'Hansanjang.' Despite this, it is crowded beyond measure with merchants from the local area and across the country.