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House and Tomb of Kim Jeong-hui (추사김정희선생고택·묘)

7.0Km    20029     2024-02-21

261, Chusagotaek-ro, Sinam-myeon, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

This house and tomb are where Kim Jeong-hui (pen name: Chusa, 1786-1856), a Joseon-era scholar and artist, lived and was laid to rest. Chusa Memorial Hall and Chusa Experience Center are found next to the house. After studying in Qing China, Kim Jeong-hui served in multiple government posts. He is best known for his unique calligraphical style, which bears his courtesy name (Chusa), and many works of art that survive to this day. The Experience Center offers traditional art experiences inspired by Kim Jeong-hui’s works.

Daeheung Sikdang (대흥식당)

7.2Km    0     2024-02-21

37-1, Sudeoksaan-gil, Deoksan-myeon, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Daeheung Sikdang is an old restaurant that serves great sanchae (wild vegetables) cuisine at the entrance to Sudeoksa Temple, a famous Buddhist temple in Korea. Its signature menu is the dolsot deodeok jeongsik (hot stone pot rice and deodeok set menu), featuring fragrant deodeok and wild vegetable dishes prepared with care. There are other menus on offer, such as beoseot pajeon (mushroom and green onion pancake), ureong chomuchim (sweet and sour freshwater snail salad), dotori bindaetteok (acorn and mung bean pancake), dotorimuk (acorn jelly salad), and sundubu (soft bean curd). Side dishes include jogi gui (grilled yellow croaker), ori barbecue (duck barbecue), and doenjangguk (soybean paste soup).

Yedang Reservoir (예당저수지(예당관광지))

Yedang Reservoir (예당저수지(예당관광지))

7.5Km    27858     2024-06-04

Deungchon-ri, Eungbong-myeon, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-339-8285

Yedang Reservoir is a popular attraction that represents Yesan in Chungcheongnam-do. Main facilities include a monorail, suspension bridge, sculpture park, and campground, as well as restaurants, accommodations, and convenience facilities. There are also various themed walking trail and parking lots. Many people visit to see the Golden Tree, a tree that takes on a golden hue at sunset.

Dogo oncheon Station (도고온천역)

8.0Km    451     2016-11-30

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

Dogo oncheon Station opened in June 15, 1922 as Seonjang Station and was relocated to its current location in 2007.

Asan Rail Bike (아산레일바이크)

Asan Rail Bike (아산레일바이크)

8.1Km    5894     2024-02-21

199-7, Asanman-ro, Dogo-myeon, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Asan Rail Bike was refashioned from a disused railway and station. The 4.8 km-long round-trip course allows visitors to ride the rail bike for about 40 minutes. The charmingly rural landscape seen from the rail bike changes with the seasons. 

Dogo Tovice Condominium (토비스콘도 도고)

Dogo Tovice Condominium (토비스콘도 도고)

8.4Km    18867     2021-04-29

39, Gigok-ro 77beon-gil, Dogo-myeon, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-541-5432

The Tovice Condominium provides all the equipment and facilities for private and group educational training trips (company, students) with great service.

Hanil Sikdang [Sapgyo, Yesan] (한일식당[예산 삽교])

Hanil Sikdang [Sapgyo, Yesan] (한일식당[예산 삽교])

8.5Km    1882     2024-02-21

58, Sapgyoyeok-ro, Sapgyo-eup, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Hanil Sikdang has served someori gukbap (beef head meat and rice soup) in front of Sapgyo Station for nearly 70 years. Someori gukbap (beef head meat and rice soup) is a soup boiled with beef head meat, beef offal, radish, and dried radish leaves, using a broth simmered with beef head and bones. The soup is kept boiling in a massive cast iron pot all day long. When a bowl is ordered, the soup is ladled into a hot pot and garnished with meat and green onions. The someori gukbap (beef head meat and rice soup) here is slightly spicy.

Asan-si Hot Springs Special Tourist Zone (아산시 온천 관광특구)

Asan-si Hot Springs Special Tourist Zone (아산시 온천 관광특구)

9.3Km    17273     2024-03-15

1459 Oncheon-daero, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-540-2689

The Asan-si Hot Springs Special Tourist Zone encompasses three major hot springs: Onyang, Dogo, and Asan Hot Springs. Onyang Hot Springs is the oldest hot springs complex in Korea, and Dogo Hot Springs is famous as a therapeutic destination. Asan Hot Springs is situated north of Asan and features a unique water park that utilizes the natural hot springs water. All three locations are equipped with hotels that provide guests with direct access to the therapeutic waters.

Paradise Spa Dogo (파라다이스 스파도고)

Paradise Spa Dogo (파라다이스 스파도고)

9.4Km    42667     2024-06-05

176 Dogooncheon-ro, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Paradise Spa Dogo is the ideal recuperation hot spring. Opened by Paradise Group, this spa is a large-scale leisure facility in the heart of the hot spring center of Asan, Chungcheongnam-do. Boasting a relaxing environment of 24,622 ㎡, the spa can comfortably accommodate up to 5,000 people maximum.

The facility includes a bade pool for water massage treatments, a large pool with year-round warm sulfur hot spring water, and a variety of water recreation options. Particularly popular is the outdoor event spa, which operates with seasonal themes.

Those visiting over the weekend can also participate in kimchi-making, persimmon-picking, and farm life programs. A spa visit can also be combined with a trip to one of the many nearby tourist attractions such as Hyeonchungam Hermitage, Oeamni Folk Village, Onyang Folk Museum, Sinjeongho Lake, and the Maeng Sa-seong House.

Glory Condominium (도고 글로리콘도)

Glory Condominium (도고 글로리콘도)

9.4Km    5159     2020-04-23

124-23, Dogooncheon-ro, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Glory Condominium opened in 1992 and situated at the Dogo Hot Spring region, offering a wide open view of the Dogosan Mountain foot and spacious plain over the windows. It also has several notable attractions nearby, namely Hyeonchungsa Shrine, The Independence Hall of Korea, Sudeoksa Temple, and more. Visitors traveling with families can also engage in mud experience programs at nearby Oemok Village.