Yesan Hyangcheonsa Temple (향천사(예산))

8.7Km 2021-04-29

117-20, Hyangcheonsa-ro, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-335-3556

Hyangcheonsa Temple is an old temple that was founded by Monk Euigak in the late Baekje period under King Uija's rule. The temple is easily accessble from downtown despite its location deep within a valley at the foot of Geumosan Mountain, serving as a landmark for visitors enjoying a light stroll or a hike up to the mountain. Serving as a home to several relics and a nine-story stone pagoda, the temple site and buildings are well maintained and neatly cleaned on a daily basis.

According to legends, Monk Euigak originally had planned on building a temple in Sinam-myeon in Yesan. He went to China and brought a Buddha statue, praying earnestly on his way back aboard a boat. Upon his arrival, he sighted a pair of golden crows flying above the boat and followed the birds before they disappeared. He found the birds at the temple's current location, drinking from a puddle of water that had an aromatic smell. From then on the mountain was called Geumosan, meaning "the mountain of golden crow," and the temple was named Hyangcheonsa, meaning "the temple of fragrant water."

Himart - Yesan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 예산점)

9.4Km 2024-04-16

84, Geumo-daero, Yesan-eup, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

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

9.4Km 2024-04-19

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

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Hapdeokje Reservoir (합덕제)

9.5Km 2023-07-17

395 Hapdeok-ri, Hapdeok-eup, Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Hapdeokje is a reservoir located in Dangjin, Chungcheongnam-do. Designated as a Chungcheongnam-do Monument in 1989, it is known to have been built in the late Unified Silla period for the irrigation of Yedang Plain (Sodeulgangmun Gate). It attracts many tourists in spring with cherry blossoms and canola flower blossoms and in summer with lotus flowers in full bloom. The Hapdeokje Ecotourism Experience Center (opened in 2021) and Hapdeok Folk Irrigation Museum are located nearby, so you can stop by when traveling in the area.

Hamdeok Catholic Church (합덕성당)

9.6Km 2023-06-22

16 , Hapdeokseongdang 2-gil, Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Hamdeok Catholic Church was built in 1929 in the gothic style. The church started out as Yangchon Catholic Church in Sanggung-ri, but was moved to the current location by the priest, and renamed Hamdeok Catholic Church. The name was later changed to New Apdeok Catholic Church before being returned to the current Hamdeok Catholic Church.

Yeonginsan Recreational Forest (아산 영인산자연휴양림 숲속야영장)

10.1Km 2022-09-07

16-26, Asanoncheon-ro, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-538-1958

Yeonginsan Recreational Forest is situated on Yeonginsan Mountain in Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do. The summit of the mountain provides a panoramic view of the surroundings including the west sea, Sapgyocheon Stream, and more. Various facilities are also available including accommodations and water play site. There are many tourist attractions nearby for visitors to enjoy.

Sobok Galbi (소복갈비)

10.1Km 2024-02-28

9, Cheonbyeon-ro 195beon-gil, Yesan-eup, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Sobok Galbi is a fourth-generation Korean beef galbi restaurant in Yesan. It has seen many customers over its history, including even the presidents of Korea. Its signature menus are saenggalbi (grilled galbi) and yangnyeom galbi (grilled marinated galbi). Yangnyeom galbi (grilled marinated galbi) takes bone-in galbi, which is marinated in sauce for 3 days and grilled on fine charcoal quickly to seal the juice and enrich the savory flavor. Saenggalbi (grilled galbi) is grilled without any marinade. Other menus include galbitang (galbi soup), seolleongtang (ox bone soup), and naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles). Gulhoe (raw oysters) is only offered during winter.

Onyang Hot Springs (온양온천지구)

10.1Km 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.

Yesan Jangteo Three Kingdoms Festival (예산장터 삼국축제)

10.2Km 2025-10-23

Yesan-ri, Yesan-eup, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-332-4317

The Yesan Jangteo Three Kingdoms Festival revolves around three themes: chrysanthemums, Korean rice soup, and noodles. Visitors can enjoy a variety of foods and experience the culture unique to Yesan Market.

Bonggoksa Temple (봉곡사)

10.2Km 2021-05-15

138, Dosong-ro 632beon-gil, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-543-4004

Surrounded by lush wildlife Bonggoksa Temple is located alongside the northeast valley in Bongsusan Mountain in Namdan, Songak-myeon. Both Daeeungjeon and Hyanggakjeon sit facing east, and to the north, is the large Yosache (residence for Buddhist monks). Behind the residence, an area has been leveled down for a restroom and storehouse. And Samseongak (a building where three saints are worshipped) is situated on top of the mound to the south of the temple. Although Samseongak was constructed in recent years, both Daeungjeon and Yosache are identified in the restored record that was found by Buddhist monk, Seobong in 1891. The temple has gained renown for being the place where Saint Mangong attained his Buddhist awakening and recited Odoseong, the zen poetry in July, 1895.

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