Cheonan World Dance Festival (천안흥타령춤축제)

9.9Km 2025-01-08

208 Beonyeong-ro, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-900-7020

The Cheonan World Dance Festival is a global event that brings everyone together through dance, transcending nationalities and language barriers. Dancers from all over the world gather in Cheonan to participate in various festival programs. The National Dance Competition is the highlight of the festival, with a total prize of about KRW 100 million. There is also the Street Dance Parade across the city center and the International Dance Competition in which dance teams from across the globe participate. Other shows include the energetic performances of the National University Cheerleading Competition and the exciting “Improv Dance Battle,” where everyone can join in on the fun.

Cheonan Metro Tourist Hotel (천안메트로관광호텔)

10.0Km 2021-03-12

241-11, Daeheung-ro, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-622-8211

Cheonan Metro Tourist Hotel aims to provide guests with a stay characterized by cultural experiences and maximum comfort. The hotel is located in front of Cheonan Station, and just five minutes from the bus terminal and 15 minutes from the KTX station and the business district.

Rooms are divided into two floors. The first floor features high-quality furniture and a comfortable sofa, as well as a microwave, and water purifier, making the first floor a possible venue for casual business meetings. The bedroom is located on the second floor. Deluxe rooms have a balcony from which guests can enjoy a beautiful view of the city.

In addition to a carefully prepared morning buffet, guests can also dine on mouth-watering lunch dishes at the hotel’s restaurant for a reasonable price.

Hyeonchungsa Shrine (현충사)

10.0Km 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.

The Cheil Hotel Onyang (온양제일호텔)

10.1Km 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)

10.2Km 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.

Sinjeongho Tourist Park (신정호관광지)

10.7Km 2020-03-26

616, Sinjeong-ro, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-540-2518

Sinjeongho Tourist Park was created in 1993 on land spanning 272,000 square meters in the Bangchuk-dong area of Asan City. The park has various attractions including a grass plaza, bird garden, wildflower park, sculpture park, youth facilities, and 8.45 meter-high statue of Admiral Lee Sun-shin. The ecological park at the tourist park entrance is home to a variety of plants such as pine trees and azalea flowers, while the sculpture park attracts visitors in the winter with a large ice sculpture 8 meters wide and 3 meters high. Sinjeongho Lake, located in front of the tourist park, is a popular fishing spot throughout the year and visitors can enjoy a leisurely ride on motor boats or pleasure boats.

Himart - Bangchuk Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 방축점)

10.9Km 2024-04-19

1367, Oncheon-daero, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

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Cheonjin (천진)

11.0Km 2024-02-22

43-5, Gonggodam-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Cheonjin is a Chinese restaurant near the Cheonan Terminal. It has been passed down generations after being founded by a second-generation Hwagyo (member of the Chinese diaspora in Korea). The restaurant offers authentic Chinese dishes in its lunch and dinner courses. The course menus include Cantonese Shark’s Fin, jeongabok (stir-fried assorted seafood), yangjangpi (starch sheet salad with mustard sauce), and gochujapchae (chili pepper japchae), culminating in jjajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles) or other noodle dishes and fruits as dessert. There are also a la carte menus like jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup), udon, and tangsuyuk (deep-fried pork with sweet and sour sauce).

CU - Cheonan Seongjeong Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (cu천안성정중앙점)

11.0Km 2024-06-27

9, Seobu 17-gil, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

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Gravity Coffee Roasters (Sinjeonghosu Lake) (그래비티 신정호수점)

11.1Km 2024-02-21

33-42, Sinjeongho-gil, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Gravity Coffee Roasters is a large dessert café right next to Sinjeonghosu Lake. It has one underground floor and is housed on the first floor of the building, with seating on the third-floor rooftop as well. It has a great view of the lake. The rooftop is particularly popular for its open view. The café serves a variety of beverages and desserts, from coffee to latte, ade, smoothies, juice, and croffle. Concerts are sometimes held in the hall as well.

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