South Chungcheong · 당진시
Dangjin: what to see and do
A port city on the Yellow Sea coast with old churches, a bamboo path and a large estuary lake.
Known for
- Solmoe Holy Ground, birthplace of Korea's first Catholic priest
- Hapdeok Church, the first parish church in Chungcheong
- Myeoncheon Eupseong and its bamboo forest path
What to do
Walk the bamboo path at Myeoncheon Eupseong, then visit Hapdeok Church and Solmoe. End the day by Sapgyo Lake.
Tip: Solmoe and Hapdeok are active Catholic sites, so dress simply and keep your voice low.
From Seoul: Bus about 1 h 40
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