South Chungcheong · 예산군
Yesan: what to see and do
A calm farming county with a famous calligrapher's house, a stork park and a long reservoir.
Known for
- Chusa Gotaek, the family home of the calligrapher Kim Jeong-hui
- Yesan Stork Park, a restoration site for white storks
- Yedang Lake, with a suspension bridge and a monorail
What to do
Visit Chusa's old house, then see the storks. At Yedang Lake, ride the monorail or cross the bridge. Sudeoksa temple is a quiet afternoon stop.
Tip: Yesan apples are a local specialty, best bought in autumn.
From Seoul: Bus about 2 h
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