Holiday Journal

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Ganworam 간월암

Ganworam(간월암) is a small temple located in Ganwoldo-ri, Buseok-myeon, built by Master Muhak in the early Joseon Dynasty era and reconstructed by Master Song Man-gong. Unlike other small temples, this is a mysterious temple that is connected to the land at low tide and it becomes an island floating on the water at high tide. - [Naver Encyclopedia]

The name, Ganworam(看月庵), was originated from the fact that Master Muhak suddenly realized after looking at the moon, and the island was named Ganwoldo(看月島). Master Muhak who was practicing asceticism here sent salted oysters with hot pepper from Ganwoldo Island to Lee Seong-gye King Taejo (李成桂) and it became an offering to the king.

This is known as Korean Mt. St. Michel. The size is much smaller but it has its style and grace. I bet I could take amazing photos around the sunset with fantastic view as background.

This is the view of glow of the setting sun from Cheongpodae located in the south of Mongsanpo. The sandy beach keeps the shiny sunlight.

Ducksan Spa Tourist Hotel 덕산온천관광호텔

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This is the Junior Suite Room in Ducksan Spa Tourist Hotel. At the end of the year, everyone goes to the beach to see the sunrise so we could find a room here around the spa tourist attraction even one day before we had left for 150,000 won.

The single bed, double bed and living room were quite big so it was comfortable. The hardwood flooring was clean and Korean-style mattress and blankets were inside the closet so you could use it in case you are not comfortable with bed.

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Godeok Galbijib is one of 3 most famous galbi restaurants (Sobok galbi, Godeok galbi, Samwu galbi) and the address is 341-1, Sinpyeong-ri, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do(telephone: 041-337-8700).

I wanted to try Sobok galbi because I know the former president Bak Jeong-hee had his last meal there but it was far from my hotel so we rather chose to Godeok galbi where I could roast the meat myself with charcoal and coal briquette instead of Sobok galbi where the meat is already roasted and served on a hot iron plate.

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It's Hanwoo Yangnyeomgalbi (marinated grilled beef ribs) roasted with seasonings. The price was proper, 25,000 won for 1 person.

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I heard it tasted better roasted with coal briquette but it was too cold so we decided to use charcoal because it was already half roasted.

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This is Hanwoo Yangnyeom Galbi properly cooked. Proper sweet and salty seasoning, soft texture of meat, strong scent of charcoal since it was roasted with coal briquette made us want to drink wine. The guy who looked like the owner did the roasting for us and provided us with individual dishes, which was very satisfying dinner.

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This is noodles (3,000 won) that we ordered in the middle of dining and it was very chewy as it was boiled in beef ribs broth right after I ordered it. You wouldn't even envy of the king's dinner if you try a little bit of noodles then a piece of galbi.

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If you order galbi, they generously roast it with seasonings except when there are too many customers.

Address :341-1 Sinpyeong-ri, Deoksan-myeonYesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do(충청남도 예산군 신평리 341-1)
Telephone : 041-337-8700

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This is Ducksan Spa Tourist Hotel that addresses its originality that they've kept for 100 years, probably being conscious of Risom Spa Castle nearby. This originality is the reason why we chose it instead of Risom Spa Castle.

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Address : 15 Sadong-ri, Deoksan-myeonYesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do(충청남도 예산군 덕산면 사동리 15)