Boryeong-si
A seaside resort city on the Yellow Sea coast, famous for Daecheon Beach and the summer Mud Festival.
Boryeong is in the west of South Chungcheong Province, facing the Yellow Sea, with a long coastline and a number of offshore islands. Daecheon Beach is one of the best-known beaches on Korea's west coast, and the Boryeong Mud Festival held there each summer draws large numbers of domestic and international visitors. From nearby Daecheon Port you can take boats to islands such as Oeyeondo, and Jukdo Island has the Korean-style garden Sanghwawon. Inland, Seongjusan is good for hiking, and in winter you can eat grilled shellfish by the sea. Summer is the busiest season, while spring and autumn suit a quiet getaway. Take the Janghang Line train to Daecheon Station, or an express bus from Seoul, about two and a half hours.