Chungcheong Sooyeongseong Fortress 보령 충청수영성
Boryeong · Ocheon Port, Sooyeongseong & Wonsando · Sights
Sooyeongseong was the headquarters of the Joseon navy for the Chungcheong region, and its stone walls and gates still stand on a low hill above Ocheon Port. A short walk along the ramparts leads to Yeongbojeong, a pavilion with views across the harbor and out to the islands. Inside the walls you will find restored government buildings and information panels, some possibly in English.
The place also has a sunset reputation among locals, and the light on the stone is lovely in the evening. Entry is free as far as we know, and the walk takes about an hour.
From Daecheon Station take a taxi (about 25 minutes) or drive; buses to Ocheon exist but are infrequent. Free parking is near the fortress. (Show a driver: 충청수영성)
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- Best time to visit
- Late afternoon for the sunset, or a clear spring or autumn morning.
- Pair it with
- Ocheon Port is just below, and Ocheon Port Seafood Sales Center is a few minutes away for seafood.
- Great for
- Couples, Parents, Solo travelers
- Local tip
- The path up onto the wall is a little steep, so avoid heels. The best view is from Yeongbojeong Pavilion, looking down over Ocheon Port.