Rock-carved Buddha Triad in Yonghyeon-ri, Seosan (서산 용현리 마애여래삼존상)

17.8Km 2020-03-27

65-13, Maaesamjonbul-gil, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-660-2538

Seosan Maaesamjonbul (Rock-Carved Buddha Triad) is carved into a huge rock cliff at the entrance to Bowonsa Temple at Gayasan Mountain. The Rock-Carved Buddha was discovered in 1958, and is considered the oldest and one of the most outstanding Buddha rock carvings in Korea.

Standing Buddha stands in the center, the cross-legged Buddha is to the right, and Standing Bodhisattva is on the left. The main Buddha, Yearaeipsang (Standing Buddha) is 2.8m high.

All sculptures carved in the middle of Baekje (6th century) are called "Baekje's Smile," named for their trademark bright smiles. The appearance of the smile changes depending on the direction of the sunlight, so these statues were designated as National Treasure No. 84. The best time to see the smile is from 9-11 a.m.

The location, an important site along a key transportation route from China to Baekje, is on the way to Buyeo from the Taean peninsula. The masterful work represents the active interchange of culture with China during that time period.

Sudeoksa Temple (수덕사)

17.9Km 2021-12-03

79, Sudeoksaan-gil, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-330-7700

Sudeoksa Temple, which has played an important role in the history of Korea’s Buddhism, is located at the foot of Deoksungsan Mountain. It was one of twelve temples from the Baekje Kingdom mentioned in Chinese historical records. There is no historical record of when the temple was founded but researchers believe it was founded sometime during the reign of King Wuideok (554-597).

The main building of Sudeoksa Temple, Daeungjeon Hall, was constructed in 1308 during the Goryeo dynasty. It was repaired four times between 1528 and 1803, but fortunately kept its original beauty. In addition to Daeungjeon Hall, Sudeoksa Temple houses many cultural treasures, such as the Three-story Stone Pagoda of Sudeoksa Temple.

The Cheil Hotel Onyang (온양제일호텔)

18.3Km 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.

Onyang Hot Springs (온양온천지구)

18.4Km 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.

Pinnacle Land Spring Flowers Festival (피나클랜드 튤립/수선화 축제)

18.6Km 2023-05-16

20-42 , Wolseon-gil, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-41-541-2582

Spring has bloomed in Pinnacle Land. Pinnacle Land wakes up from a long winter sleep and spring is in full bloom. A feast of tulips dressed in fancy clothes and daffodils showing off their graceful figure. Visitors can feel the mood under the spring sky of the mountains and 500,000 tulips/daffodils grown by hand with the villagers in Pinnacle Land. Some events may be changed or canceled depending on on-site conditions.

Shoe Marker - Onyang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (슈마커 온양)

18.7Km 2024-04-22

23, Ongung-ro, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

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Artbox - Asan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 아산)

18.7Km 2024-04-17

3, Chungmu-ro, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

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Seosan Gaesimsa Temple (개심사(서산))

18.7Km 2021-09-18

321-86, Gaesimsa-ro, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-688-2256

Situated in a dense forest in Sangwangsan Mountain and 6 kilometers away from Haemi-myeon, Gaesimsa Temple is one of the four major temples in Chungcheongnam-do. The path from the parking lot to the temple site is quite remote and curved, but beautiful especially in spring when cherry blossoms are in full bloom.

The temple was built in 1484 during the 15th year of King Seongjong and designated as a Treasure. The architecture of the temple stands out, as the buildings use bent tree trunks for pillars.

Lotte Mart - Hongseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 홍성점)

18.8Km 2024-04-22

9, Joyang-ro 247beon-gil, Hongseong-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

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Myeoncheoneupseong Walled Town, Dangjin (당진면천읍성)

18.9Km 2023-07-17

14 Mongsan-gil, Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Since the ancient days, the city of Dangjin was where an important sea route to China existed along with Seosan and Taean. Not only was it an essential trading post with China, it was also a critical military hub. Myeoncheoneupseong Walled Town is widely known to have been constructed in the 16th year of King Chungnyeol's reign in the Goryeo Dynasty (1290) but many believe that it had actually existed ever since the early Baekje period for the purpose of stopping foreign invasions. Myeoncheoneupseong was a fortress that had four main gates in the east, west, south and north.

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