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Pungduck House

Pungduck House

15.8Km    2021-04-09

20-17, Oeamminsok-gil, Songak-myeon, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-541-0023

Pungduck Old House is located in Oeam Folk Village. The name “Pungduck (or Pungdeok)” comes from the penname of Lee Taekju, the seventh-generation descendant of historical figure Lee Sajong who earned the penname “Pungdeok” while serving as the Governor of Pungdeok-gun, Gwanghae-do. The old house is “ㅁ”-shaped, with “ㄴ”-shaped building and “ㄱ”-shaped building right over it. Behind the main building is a knoll that serves as a wall of the house. Detached buildings called “sarangchae” and “byeolchae” are used as a guesthouse where guests can experience an old traditional Korean house. The "sarangchae" with area of 40㎡ has two rooms, one living room, a kitchen, and a bathroom. There is a toenmaru (narrow wooden porch running along the outside of a room). The “byeolchae” has a large spacious room, a kitchen, and a bathroom. There is a low wooden bench called “pyeongsang” in front of the “sarangchae” and “byeolchae.” Pungduck Old House is also well-known for its traditional red chili paste, so it offers a Traditional Red Chili Paste Class where participants can buy or make their own red chili paste, soybean paste, and grain syrup using traditional recipes. There is a fee for participating in the class, so make a reservation when booking.

Solmoe Holy Ground (솔뫼성지)

Solmoe Holy Ground (솔뫼성지)

16.6Km    2020-02-10

132, Solmoe-ro, Ugang-myeon, Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-362-5021

'Solmeo' gets its name from a small cluster of pine trees. The first Korean priest, Saint Kim Dae-gun Andrea was born here on August 21, 1821 and when he was seven, he escaped persecution by following his grandfather to Handeok-dong, Yongin (Golmaemashil). Furthermore, it is where four generations of ancestors such as his great-grandfather Kim Jin-hu (martyred in 1814), great uncle Kim Han-hyun (1816), father Kim Jae-jun (1839), and priest Kim Dae-gun himself (martyred in 1846) lived.

He was chosen as a theological student in Golmaemashil and studied in Macao. In 1846, he was ordained as priest by Bishop Ferréol in Shanghai, Kim Ga Hang Cathedral. After his return to Korea, he worked in Yongin until September 1846 when he was tried, executed and died a martyr when he was only 26. Pope Johannes Paulus II appointed him a saint during his visit to Korea in May 1984. In Solmoe, Priest Kim Dae-gun’s statue and a memorial stands underneath the pine trees and his remains are placed inside the nearby cathedral.

Gaya Tourist Hotel (가야관광호텔)

16.8Km    2020-04-14

14, Sinpyeong 1-gil, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-337-0101

Gaya Tourist Hotel, located in Doeksan Provincial Park, is surrounded by the beautiful forests and clean waters of Gayasan and Doeksungsan mountains.

The hotel has cozy rooms and other convenient facilities such as a coffee shop, restaurant, fitness club, souvenir shop, and a sauna that uses natural hot springs water (45℃) from 602 meters underground. Due to its famous spa, the Gaya Tourist Hotel is a well-known tourist spot on the west coast and is mainly frequented by family visitors.

Cheonan Gwangdeoksa Temple (광덕사(천안))

Cheonan Gwangdeoksa Temple (광덕사(천안))

17.1Km    2021-12-01

30, Gwangdeoksa-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-567-0050

Gwangdeoksa Temple is said to be established in 637 by Monk Jajang Yulsa during the Silla Kingdom and was refurbished during the reign of King Heungdeok (832). The temple sits in the southeast of Gwangdeoksan Mountain, which borders Asan-si and Cheonan-si, and the southwest of Taehwasan Mountain. It was the biggest temple within Chungcheong and Gyeonggi regions before the Japanese invasion. However, it was burnt down during the Japanese invasion and the main buildings such as Daeungjeon, Myeongbujeon and Cheonbuljeon Halls are relatively new compared to the other original facilities.

Himart - Bangchuk Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 방축점)

Himart - Bangchuk Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 방축점)

17.1Km    2024-04-19

1367, Oncheon-daero, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

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Yongbongsan Mountain (용봉산)

17.1Km    2024-01-15

Sangha-ri, Hongbuk-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Yongbongsan Mountain is relatively small mountain, reaching a x_height of just 381 meters, but is filled with beautiful rocky outcroppings and peaks. The mountain's name comes from its ridgeline, resembling a dragon with the head of a phoenix. The mountain is home to a wide range of Korean plants, including Korean pine trees, and cultural heritages such as Yongbongsa Temple.

Splas Resom (스플라스 리솜)

17.4Km    2024-06-05

45-7, Oncheondanji 3-ro, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Splas Resom, previously called Resom Spa Castle, is Korea’s first membership spa resort. Spa Castle is located in Yesan, Chungcheongnam-do, which is only an hour and a half drive away from Seoul. It is within 30 minutes drive from beautiful mountains, the western seas, and close to plenty of cultural tourist attractions.

Splas Resom uses waters from the Deoksan hot springs, whose waters have been enjoyed by Koreans for six hundred years. The resort is equipped with a large banquet hall, seminar room, and a relaxation complex that includes everything from a cultural arts plaza, to a garden, and walking trails.

The hot spring waters are known to be effective against skin troubles, gastroenteric disorders, neuralgia, and muscular pains, and are also great for skin rejuvenation.

The Cheil Hotel Onyang (온양제일호텔)

The Cheil Hotel Onyang (온양제일호텔)

17.5Km    2021-02-01

1462, Oncheon-daero, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-547-2500

The Cheil Hotel Onyang is located in Asan's Onyang Hot Springs zone, well known ever since the Baekje dynasty. The building boasts the harmony of traditional Korean beauty and functionality. The hotel spa uses 55'C water containing sodium bicarbonates from 305 meters below ground. The spa includes facilities such as Amethyst, Hardwood Charcoal, Bamboo, and Hwangto jjimjilbangs, along with a Finnish sauna great for the skin at 110'C. Guests may also try delicious food at the Korean restaurant, and feel the ambiance of traditional Korean beauty in the hotel's Korean-style rooms, each offering waters from the hot springs. Also, many tourist attractions are nearby including Hyeonchungsa Temple, Folk Museum, Asanho Lake, Sabgyocheon Stream, Independence Hall of Korea, Sudeoksa Temple and more.

Mokhwa Banjeom (Asan) [목화반점(아산)]

Mokhwa Banjeom (Asan) [목화반점(아산)]

17.6Km    2024-02-21

7-3, Onju-gil 26beon-gil, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Mokhwa Banjeom is a Chinese restaurant in Asan enjoying a loyal following. Its expertise is evident in the popularity of customers’ favorites such as tangsuyuk (deep-fried pork with sweet and sour sauce), jjajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles), and jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup). Many people visit this restaurant, so waiting is the norm. Mokhwa Banjeom’s signature dish is tangsuyuk (deep-fried pork with sweet and sour sauce), made with egg batter for a rich, crispy, yet fluffy texture. 

Onyang Hot Springs (온양온천지구)

Onyang Hot Springs (온양온천지구)

17.6Km    2024-03-28

1459 Oncheon-daero, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-540-1234

Onyang Hot Springs is the oldest hot springs complex in Korea, a place where the kings of Joseon (1392-1897) recuperated and bathed, thanks to its proximity to Seoul. In the 1970s and 1980s, it was a popular honeymoon destination. The water here has a temperature of about 44-60℃ and contains substances that are beneficial for the human body. The area boasts a large number of hotels and water parks.