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Anmyeondo Beach Shrimp Festival

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91, Baeksajang 1-gil, Anmyeon-eup, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do (충청남도 태안군 안면읍 백사장1길 91 (안면읍))
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The Anmyeondo Beach Shrimp Festival is held every fall in Taean County, Chungcheongnam-do Province where the area is famous for harvesting enormous tiger prawns.

During the festival, visitors can sample a variety of fresh shrimp as well as crab, gizzard shads (Herring), abalone, and clams at reasonable prices. The festival also offers a list of exciting programs such as celebrity guest performances, a fireworks show, singing contest, shrimp-peeling contest, and shrimp-catching contest.

Shrimp and prawns in the Taean area are known for their succulent taste. They can grow in size to 20cm and are best enjoyed during the fall. Anmyeondo Beach is also home to many by popular year-round attractions including Kkotji, Sambong, and Anmyeondo Natural Recreation Forest.

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End date
20151101
Venue
Baeksajang Port (백사장항)
Start date
20151009
Venue info
[Bus]
From Seoul Express Bus Terminal or Nambu Bus Terminal, take a bus to Taean.
From Taean Bus Terminal, take a bus to Anmyeon-eup (안면읍).

Taean to Anmyeon-eup bus schedule: 30min intervals/ Travel time: 40min

Updated 2016.12.31

Introduction

The Anmyeondo Beach Shrimp Festival is held every fall in Taean County, Chungcheongnam-do Province where the area is famous for harvesting enormous tiger prawns.

During the festival, visitors can sample a variety of fresh shrimp as well as crab, gizzard shads (Herring), abalone, and clams at reasonable prices. The festival also offers a list of exciting programs such as celebrity guest performances, a fireworks show, singing contest, shrimp-peeling contest, and shrimp-catching contest.

Shrimp and prawns in the Taean area are known for their succulent taste. They can grow in size to 20cm and are best enjoyed during the fall. Anmyeondo Beach is also home to many by popular year-round attractions including Kkotji, Sambong, and Anmyeondo Natural Recreation Forest.

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Opening ceremony, celebratory performances, fireworks show, shrimp-catching contest, etc.

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91, Baeksajang 1-gil, Anmyeon-eup, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do


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