Hyeonchungsa Shrine (현충사)

13.9Km 2020-04-03

126, Hyeonchungsa-gil, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-539-4600

Hyeonchungsa Shrine, located in Asan-si, is the shrine of General Lee Sun-Shin (1545-1598). It was built in 1706, and named Hyeonchungsa Shrine the following year. In 1932 during the Japanese occupation, a treasure preservation committee was formed to protect the shrine. Afterward, the shrine was rebuilt by the government, its area greatly enlarged, and was further developed into a sacred place.
The shrine contains Sipkyeongdo, a pictorial biography of general Lee Sun-Shin’s portrait and his life story. Nanjung Diary, designated National Treasure No. 76, his Long Sword, Treasure No. 326, and other treasures are displayed within the shrine as well, together with the old house he lived in, the arrow shooting range, and Geobuksun (turtle ship). When you enter the of Hyeonchungsa Shrine, Chungmu gate, you will see another gate called Hongsal Gate. Go past Hongsal Gate and you can see Lee Sun-Shin’s portrait, which was made with Korean Cheonggiwa tiles and iron-reinforced concrete. Inside the Gotaek Building is the Chungmujeong House, where Lee Sun-Shin spent his life until he was a young man. The newly added pond, Yeonji Pond, in Hyeonchungsa Shrine is also worth exploring.

Yeongok Valley (연곡계곡)

15.1Km 2024-05-28

Sanggye-ri, Jincheon-eup, Jincheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Yeongok Valley, situated south of Malloesan Mountain in Jincheon, is adjacent to a picturesque lake formed by damming the Seongamcheon Stream. This verdant, forested valley, with its clear water sounds, birdsongs, and refreshing breeze, offers a serene escape, perfect for cooling both body and mind during the summer. Additionally, nearby shops and restaurants, pensions, and Malloesan Ecological Park provide further opportunities for exploration and enjoyment.

Bongjae Fishing Area (봉재낚시터)

15.4Km 2024-02-28

1258-27, Chungmu-ro, Dunpo-myeon, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Bongjae Fishing Area is in the Bongjae Reservoir, located north of Asan. Fishing can be enjoyed by the lakeside or on the fishing platforms, even in the early morning. Mini pensions, restaurants, and convenience stores can be found nearby. The platforms are also equipped with a variety of amenities. Aside from fishing, one can also enjoy the view of the area on foot or in a car.

Uniqlo - Asan Punggi Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 아산풍기)

15.4Km 2024-04-18

1692, Oncheon-daero, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

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Asan Maengssi Haengdan House - Maeng Sa-seong House (아산 맹씨행단(맹사성 고택)

15.4Km 2020-05-07

23-4, Haengdan-gil, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-536-8773

Maeng Sa-seong is a major figure in Cheonbaek-ri and was a prime minister during the early years of the Joseon dynasty. His house is the oldest private residence in Korea, and was originally General Choi Yeong’s home, before he turned it over to his grand son-in-law, Maeng Sa-seong. The simple residence houses two 600-year-old gingko trees in the yard. Therefore it has been named ‘Haengdan’, meaning that Confucius taught on top of the gingko tree symbolizing a place of learning. For that reason it is inferred that Maeng Sa-seong intentionally planted gingko trees in the yard and taught junior scholars. The two gingko trees provide a cool shade and give out five sacks of gingko nuts each year.

E-Mart - Asan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 아산)

15.6Km 2024-04-22

1678, Oncheon-daero, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

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Jeonuihyanggyo Confucian School (전의향교)

15.8Km 2025-05-20

5-18, Bukchon 1-gil, Sejong-si
+82-44-211-4022

Jeonuihyanggyo Confucian School is thought to have been built in 1413 during the 13th year of King Taejong’s reign. The school features a simple spatial arrangement with only Myeongnyundang and Daeseongjeon Study Halls, each with three gates in the front. Outside the western wall of Myeongnyundang Hall is Sujiksa Temple.

Several books - Jaeimnok, Seonan, several texts on rituals, and Eojeyuneum (1782-1783), which was published in 1782 (6th year of King Jeongjo’s reign) and 1783, have been found at Jeonui Hyanggyo.

Lotte Mart - Asan Terminal Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 아산터미널점)

15.8Km 2024-04-16

225, Beonyeong-ro, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

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Olive Young - Asan Terminal Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 아산터미널)

16.0Km 2024-04-18

216, Beonyeong-ro, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

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Unjusanseong Fortress (운주산성)

16.2Km 2021-08-31

Migok-ri, Sejong-si
+82-44-300-3423

Unjusanseong Fortress, also known as Gosansanseong Fortress, is a cultural heritage of the Baekje dynasty. This is a mountain fortress built along the surrounding three mountain peaks in the westernmost and southernmost parts of Unjusan Mountain. The stone fortress wall, which borders three villages in Jeondong-myeon and two villages in Jeonui-myeon, is 3,210 meters long and two meters wide with a x_height that ranges from two to eight meters. The walls follow the natural geographical features of the mountain range, with the southern walls surrounding the mountain's peak.

Remnants of a village can still be observed within the fortress walls, such as the fortress gate and a ritual site. Pieces of earthenware from the Baekje period, porcelain from the Goryeo and Joseon periods, and broken tiles from the Baekje, Goryeo and Joseon periods have been discovered around the site as well.

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