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Cheonan Gwangdeoksa Temple (광덕사(천안))

Cheonan Gwangdeoksa Temple (광덕사(천안))

18.2Km    7915     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.

Korean Modern Music Hall (한국근현대음악관)

Korean Modern Music Hall (한국근현대음악관)

18.4Km    1     2024-04-02

147 Pyeongtaekho-gil, Hyeondeok-myeon, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8024-8683

Korean Modern Music Hall, located at The Korea Soriter Arts Center in Pyeongtaekho Tourist Complex, is the first cultural complex dedicated to modern Korean music, serving as a museum, library, and archive. It has made a name for itself as Korea's representative music institution, bringing together Korean and Western music, modern and contemporary music, as well as the public and the people. It is an organization that arranges various events to help people view and comprehend history in new ways through a perspective of "music" with its collections related to different fields, including anti-Japanese and pro-Japanese music, the independence movement, music instruction, music from North Korea and Japan, and modern pop music. 

Pyeongtaek Water Light Festival (평택호 물빛축제)

Pyeongtaek Water Light Festival (평택호 물빛축제)

18.4Km    10298     2024-07-25

147 Pyeongtaekho-gil, Hyeondeok-myeon, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8053-3545

The Pyeongtaek Water Light Festival takes place at Pyeongtaekho Lake with many programs under the themes of water and light. The fireworks show is a must-see highlight.

Daeheung Dongheon (대흥동헌)

Daeheung Dongheon (대흥동헌)

18.5Km    3956     2021-05-25

33, Uijoeunhyeongje-gil, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-339-7332

"Dongheon" refers to the administrative building or headquarters for the top city official of the Joseon dynasty. This tile-roofed house measures six kan (traditional Korean measuring unit), or approximately 14.4 meters, on the front, two kan (4.8 meters) on the side and is 3.3 meters in x_height. Records carved on its gate show that the wooden house was constructed in 1407. The house, which is characteristic of late Joseon dynasty architecture, was once used as Daeheung-myeon office, but was dismantled and restored to its original appearance in 1979.

Pyeongtaekho Art Park (평택호예술공원)

Pyeongtaekho Art Park (평택호예술공원)

18.6Km    0     2024-04-02

167 Pyeongtaekho-gil, Hyeondeok-myeon, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do

Pyeongtaekho is a lake that flows to the western sea. Pyeongtaekho Art Park is located along side it. Sculptures are spread throughout the park, creating a pleasant atmosphere for visitors to stroll and enjoy the art. The Ji Young-hee Gugak Center and Haegum Bench have been built to commemorate Ji Young-hee's (1909-1980) achievements as a national intangible cultural heritage who pioneered the popularization and globalization of Korean traditional music. The Korea Soriter Arts Center has an outdoor performance hall and a library dedicated to traditional Korean music.

Bongsusan Recreational Forest (봉수산 자연휴양림)

Bongsusan Recreational Forest (봉수산 자연휴양림)

19.6Km    21081     2014-12-20

153, Imjonseong-gil, Daeheung-myeon, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-339-8936~8

Opened in 2007, the Bongsusan Mountain Natural Recreation Forest offers a variety of forest recreation facilities. The area is home to various wild birds. The forest also offers various hiking trails, which take between one and three hours to complete. The slopes are relatively gentle. Various rest and forest bathing sites are setup throughout the forest. The Yedang Reservoir is nearby, which is the nation’s top fishing ground. Also in the area is the Hyeongje (Brother) Park, Daeheung Dongheon, Daeryeonsa Temple, Imjonseong Fortress, Deoksan Hot Spring, Sudeoksa Temple, Chunguisa Temple, the residence of Chusa Kim Jung-hee, and the Korea Traditional Architecture Museum.

Gaya Tourist Hotel (가야관광호텔)

19.7Km    11456     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.

Bongjae Fishing Area (봉재낚시터)

Bongjae Fishing Area (봉재낚시터)

20.0Km    15458     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.