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

15.3 Km 20028 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.

House of Chusa (추사고택)

15.4 Km 14764 2022-12-28

261, Chusagotaek-ro, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-339-8248

House of Chusa, Chusa Gotaek in Korean, is the traditional Korean house of the renowned scholar and calligrapher Chusa, also known as Kim Jeong-hui. This old house is known to have been constructed by the great-grandfather of Chusa, Kim Han-Sin.

The Korean-style house compound (266.11 m²) consists of munganchae (a guesthouse), soseuldaemun (a high gate), sarangchae (ㄱ-shaped men's quarters), anchae (ㅁ-shaped women’s quarters) and a shrine where the remains of Chusa are enshrined. Theㄱ-shaped Sarangchae stretches for one kan (traditional measuring unit) to the south and 2 kans to the east and is comprised of two rooms and a daecheongmaru (living area). The Anchae consists of a six-kan daecheongmaru and two one-kan rooms.

Located on the ground is a tomb where Chusa’s great-grandfather (Kim Han-Sin) and his wife (Hwasun Princess) are buried. Nearby, visitors will see a gate that was constructed to commemorate Princess Hwasun’s faithfulness to her husband.

Located approximately 600 meters to the north of the old house is a lacebark pine tree, which was designated as a Natural Monument. The lacebark pine tree, originally from northern China, is among the few of its kind in Korea. It is said that Chusa snuck the pine across the border from China (formerly, the Qing dynasty) into the country when he was 25 years old and planted it at the tomb of his great-grandfather. Originally, the tree had three branches, but two were broken and the third branch was damaged. In 1980, the damaged branch was treated and since then, the tree has been kept under strong protection.

Asan Rail Bike (아산레일바이크)

15.9 Km 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.

Yesan Hwaamsa Temple (화암사 (예산)

16.3 Km 7473 2020-04-04

21-29, Yonggung 1-gil, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-332-9250

Hwaamsa Temple is located near Joseon dynasty's scholar and writer Kim Jeong-hui's, also referred to his pen name Chusa, house. The temple has ties with the ancient writer, as the temple is known to have been repaired and renovated by Kim Jeong-hui's great grandfather. There are no records that explains the foundation of Hwaamsa Temple, and only a timeline of its reconstruction can be found in "Records of Hwaamsa Temple Restoration" plaque, which is displayed in Sudeoksa Temple Museum. The timeline was recorded by Kim Myeong-hee in 1848, and written by Kim Seong-hee, and carved by Cho Seok-shin. The name "Hwaamsa" was given by King Yeongjo (r. 1724-1776).

Myeoncheoneupseong Walled Town, Dangjin (당진면천읍성)

16.3 Km 24044 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.

Yeonginsan Recreational Forest (아산 영인산자연휴양림 숲속야영장)

16.3 Km 22739 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.

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

16.4 Km 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)

16.5 Km 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.

World Flower Botanical Garden (세계꽃식물원)

16.6 Km 15521 2022-12-26

37-37, Asanman-ro, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-544-0746

World Flower Botanical Garden opened to the public in 2004 and sees 15,000~20,000 visitors every year. This internationally recognized garden is Korea's largest greenhouse garden that features over 3,000 species of plants and flowers. To cultivate gardening culture in Korea, the garden founded LIAF Garden Center, acronym for "Life is a Flower." The garden center offers diverse gardening programs and products.

Glory Condominium (도고 글로리콘도)

16.6 Km 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.

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