At Waemok Village, in Dangjin, it is possible to see the curious sight of the sun rising on the west sea. The sunrise at Waemok Village is beautiful throughout the year and is made even more mysterious when the fog spreads out over the sea. However, the sunrises from the end of October to the beginning of November and in mid February are even more fantastic. Especially, the lyrical beauty of the sun rising from the phallic rock between Nojeokbong in the sea and Yongmuchi seaside strikes deep into your heart. Kukhwa Island and Maebak Island are not too far away from Waemok Village. This seashore is tasteful and distinguished, like a poem, with the sound of the waves, the songs of the gulls, and the sight of women harvesting oysters accompanying the beautiful mood of the winter seashore. You can see the beauty of the sunset here as well. The site of Anguksa, Yeongtabsa(temple), and the sacred grounds of Solmoe are all near Waemok Village.
Dobido, exploring the foreshore
Dobido was originally an island but was made into part of the land by a sea wall. You can experience the foreshore by going out and looking at living things at low tide. There are observatories, accommodations, sliced-sashimi restaurant (farming and fishing Villages resort). You can board an excursion ship at the Dobido dock and enjoy a fantastic tour of the nearby small islands including Nanjido. Also, Daeho rock base seawater bath is equipped with yellow earth sauna, open-air sea water bath, open-air mud pack room, a sand bath room, a sleeping room, and other facilities.
Heart-warming Sunset at Daeho sea wall
Various large and small islands are visible when standing on Daeho Sea Wall. Daeho Sea Wall, which is about 3Km away from Waemok, is suitable as a driving course, and you can enjoy the heart-warming sunset of the west sea.
Solmoe sacred ground, the pilgrimage resort for Roman Catholics.
Solmoe sacred ground is presumed to be the birthplace of father Andrea Kim Dae-geon(1822~1846), the first Father in Korea. This place is loved as a pilgrimage resort by Roman Catholics and there are a statue of father Kim Dae-geon(1822~1846), the road of crosses, a memorial hall and other sites, all surrounded by a thick pine forest.
Directions: (Solmoe) Songsan-ri, Wugang-myeon, Dangjin-> 2km from Hapdeok
The site of Anguksa·Yeongtapsa (temple) near Waemok
Anguksa (Sudang-ri Jeongmi-myeon Dangjin-Gun, temple) was founded in the end of the Baekjae Dynasty. A stone Buddha standing statue at the site of Anguksa was designated as Treasure No. 100 and the stone pagoda was designated as Treasure No. 101.
Directions: 3.7Km away from Daeunnsan(Mt.) three-forked road (between Jeongmi and the catholic church)
Youngtapsa (Seongha-ri, Myeoncheon-myeon Dangjin-gun, temple), which was founded in the end of Silla Dynasty, is a graceful temple. The gilt bronze Tri-Buddhist statue here was designated as Treasure No.409.
Directions: About 2Km position of Myeoncheon byway.
The West Coast Expressway -> Seocheon -> Boryeong -> Seosan -> Dangjin -> Waemok
Lodging information ·tasty foods / special products
Taegongjang Inn, private residences, farming and fishing Village resort, Donginjang Inn, Hill House Motel, Iojang, and others
Silchi Sashimi, which is a delicacy of Danjin in the spring season (Jango port, Waemok Village, Seokmungak Sashimi Restaurant Village, etc), is famous, Dugyeonju (the azalea wine, folk medicated liquor in Myeoncheon region) is a special product of this region and if you are a habitual drinker, you will not be able to forget the taste.
