Into the Vast Reeds and Waters of the Geumgang | Travel Course | K-Travel Mate

The Sinseong-ri Reed Field is a reed field formed at the area where the Geum River and the Yellow Sea meet, and is considered one of the four largest reed fields in Korea. It is especially well-known for its beautiful and familiar scenery, having been used as a filming location for several movies and dramas such as the movie and the drama . The field harmonizes mysteriously with the sunlit waves of the Geum River, and in winter it serves as a habitat for migratory birds such as swans and mallards, making it popular for nature studies and photography. Since the completion of the Geum River estuary dike in 1990 and the formation of a large freshwater lake nearby, even more winter migratory birds have been attracted to this location. The reed field also displays different colors and charms in other seasons, such as a bluish hue in summer, and visitors can enjoy the subtly different sounds of wind through the reeds depending on the season. Observing the reed crab (named for living in the reed field) is another interesting activity. At the entrance, there is a reed experience center where visitors can learn more about reeds and the wider reed fields and their uses before farmland development. This area belongs to Hansan-myeon of Seocheon-gun, which is also famous for moshi (ramie fabric); visiting the Hansan Moshi Center is recommended. Additionally, nearby attractions include Hansan Market, Hansan Eupseong Fortress, and Geonji Mountain Fortress.

금강하구둑을 날아든 철새들을 많은 사람들이 관람토록 하기위하여 휴게시설을 갖춘 철새 탐조대가 운영되는 이곳주변은 갈대와 어우러진 금강하구의 특별한 아름다움과 갈대의 낭만이 곳곳에 스며 있어 연인과 가족단위 관광객들의 정서를 살찌우는 곳이다.

Located near Geumgang Haguduk, Deoksugung Seafood Kalguksu is a seafood noodle house featuring generous clams and vegetables. This place specializes in various menus of kalguksu and large handmade dumplings, combining clams and king dumplings. The clear and refreshing broth accompanied by shrimp and fresh vegetables is a highlight. Kalguksu and handmade king dumplings are available for takeout, and young radish kimchi is also sold. Situated within Geumgang Haguduk Amusement Park, it occupies a comfortable and open spot with convenient transportation and good views of the West Sea and Geumgang. Nearby attractions include Geumgang Haguduk, Seocheon Bird Ecology Exhibition Hall, Geumgang Ecology Park, and Seocheon National Leisure Camping Site, making it ideal for combined sightseeing.

Hongwon Port is located on the way to Chunjangdae Beach and is a beautiful place with a breakwater extending into the sea and a white and red lighthouse where you can enjoy sea fishing and natural sashimi. Although smaller in scale compared to famous ports, among the West Sea coast ports it has a notably small tidal range, so many fishing boats come and go. What makes Hongwon Port most famous is the autumn gizzard shad. Called 'jeoneo' because it is believed to eat money, this fish has been mentioned in historical records with the phrase, "In the head of autumn jeoneo, there is a bowl of sesame seeds," and it is highly regarded on the West Sea coast with sayings like "Even a daughter-in-law who left home returns when she smells grilled jeoneo." Although jeoneo is available year-round, its taste is said to be best from late September to early November. Hongwon Port, along with Gwangyang Port in Jeollanam-do, is one of the places with the largest jeoneo catches. Every year from late September for two weeks, the 'Jeoneo Festival' is held at Hongwon Port.