Taeanhaean National Park National Park

Taeanhaean National Park is a coastal national park in South Chungcheong Province on South Korea’s west coast, protecting shoreline, tidal flats and many small islands. The park conserves marine and intertidal ecosystems and is noted for its birdlife and fishing-village landscapes.

The protected area comprises a long stretch of shoreline with associated offshore islets and mudflats rather than a single contiguous mountain or forest. It is visited for low-tide birdwatching, island-hopping and coastal scenery.

The park was designated to conserve these coastal and marine habitats and the traditional fishing communities that use them. Management focuses on protecting tidal flats, islands and migratory bird populations.

Geographically it lies along the Yellow Sea coast of South Chungcheong Province, facing a network of shallow bays and islands; the nearest larger cities on the coast include Taean and Dangjin.

• Coastal habitats: Includes extensive intertidal flats and numerous offshore islands along South Chungcheong Province’s coast, important for waterbirds and coastal ecology.

The park stretches along Chungcheongnam-do’s coastline; accessing specific beaches and islands typically involves driving from cities like Seosan or Taean and then taking local roads and ferries to reach particular sites.

• Use ferries or local boats to explore the coastal islands and rocky shores; schedules can be seasonal.
• Bring binoculars for birdwatching - the park's offshore islets attract migratory species.