Red Journey in Seocheon with Sunrise and Camellias | Travel Course | K-Travel Mate

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.

Dongbaekjeong is a pavilion located within the Camellia tree forest of Maryang-ri in Seocheon, designated as a natural monument. The camellia forest is situated on a peninsula that juts out like a hook toward the West Sea, allowing visitors to directly experience the refreshing sea breeze. The pavilion is a two-story structure built on a hilltop with an excellent view. While the West Sea is characterized by a complex coastline, many islands, and wide mudflats, this peninsula extends far out, offering a beautiful panoramic view that, although it is the West Sea, spreads out as broadly as the East Sea. Nearby attractions include Maryang Port, Hongwon Port, Chunjangdae Beach, Busabangjogye, and Busaho, making it convenient for combined sightseeing.

Geumgang Estuary Bank Tourist Site is a famous place to see migratory birds that visit the Geumgang Estuary Bank every year. The Geumgang Estuary Bank is a large-scale hydraulic facility built where the majestic Geumgang River meets the sea and widens its arms, also serving as a bridge connecting Chungnam Seocheon and Jeonbuk Gunsan. The vast reed fields and farmland at the Geumgang estuary host rare birds such as Baikal teal, mallard ducks, and black-headed gulls, along with tens of thousands of migratory birds, creating a magnificent sight. The scenery with morning mist is beautiful, and the view at sunset with the dusk is also superb. Even in seasons without migratory birds, travelers continue to visit to enjoy the abundant and leisurely scenery of the Geumgang estuary. The Geumgang Estuary Bank Tourist Site, consisting of Dreamland with play facilities like a four-season sledding hill, Viking ride, and carousel, Game World, and a drive-in theater, is well equipped with restaurants and parking lots, making it great for spending enjoyable time around the estuary. Especially, walking along the back trail to the observatory offers a panoramic view of the Geumgang estuary and opposite Gunsan. In front of the site along the riverside walking path, quaint cafes and Kim Injeon Park attract couples looking for a date spot. Many travelers also enjoy hiking along the adjacent bicycle path. Visitors can slowly walk the long riverside promenade along the Geumgang estuary, admire the sparkling riverside scenery under the sunlight, and walk a little further to visit the bird ecology exhibition hall.