Yeonginsan Recreational Forest (아산 영인산자연휴양림 숲속야영장) - Area information - Korea travel information

Yeonginsan Recreational Forest (아산 영인산자연휴양림 숲속야영장)

14.5Km    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.

Gangdanggolgyegok Valley (강당골계곡)

Gangdanggolgyegok Valley (강당골계곡)

15.0Km    2024-02-22

510, Gangdang-ri, Songak-myeon, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Gangdanggolgyegok Valley is located at the northern foot of Gwangdeoksan Mountain at the boundary between Asan and Cheonan, through which the Oeamcheon Stream flows. The valley has clear water and a lush forest, making it a great place for forest bathing and summertime swimming. Gwangdeoksan Mountain also has excellent hiking trails. The village has campgrounds and pensions for accommodations, along with several restaurants.

Cheonan Gwangdeoksa Temple (광덕사(천안))

Cheonan Gwangdeoksa Temple (광덕사(천안))

17.1Km    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.

Jeonuihyanggyo Confucian School (전의향교)

Jeonuihyanggyo Confucian School (전의향교)

17.4Km    2025-05-20

5-18, Bukchon 1-gil, Sejong-si
+82-44-211-4022

Jeonuihyanggyo Confucian School is thought to have been built in 1413 during the 13th year of King Taejong’s reign. The school features a simple spatial arrangement with only Myeongnyundang and Daeseongjeon Study Halls, each with three gates in the front. Outside the western wall of Myeongnyundang Hall is Sujiksa Temple.

Several books - Jaeimnok, Seonan, several texts on rituals, and Eojeyuneum (1782-1783), which was published in 1782 (6th year of King Jeongjo’s reign) and 1783, have been found at Jeonui Hyanggyo.

Cheonghwajip (청화집)

17.9Km    2024-02-22

1749, Chungjeol-ro, Byeongcheon-myeon, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Cheonghwajip is said to be the oldest sundae restaurant in Byeongcheon Sundae Street, having opened in 1968. There are only two items on offer: sundae gukbap (sundae and rice soup) and modeum sundae (assorted sundae). Sundae gukbap (sundae and rice soup) is a milky soup with tender sundae and meat, delivering refreshing and deep flavors. Modeum sundae (assorted sundae) has a variety of sundae and meat parts plated together. 

Bonggoksa Temple (봉곡사)

Bonggoksa Temple (봉곡사)

18.6Km    2021-05-15

138, Dosong-ro 632beon-gil, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-543-4004

Surrounded by lush wildlife Bonggoksa Temple is located alongside the northeast valley in Bongsusan Mountain in Namdan, Songak-myeon. Both Daeeungjeon and Hyanggakjeon sit facing east, and to the north, is the large Yosache (residence for Buddhist monks). Behind the residence, an area has been leveled down for a restroom and storehouse. And Samseongak (a building where three saints are worshipped) is situated on top of the mound to the south of the temple. Although Samseongak was constructed in recent years, both Daeungjeon and Yosache are identified in the restored record that was found by Buddhist monk, Seobong in 1891. The temple has gained renown for being the place where Saint Mangong attained his Buddhist awakening and recited Odoseong, the zen poetry in July, 1895.

Lotte Himart - Pyeongtaek Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 평택점)

Lotte Himart - Pyeongtaek Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 평택점)

18.8Km    2024-04-16

30, Pyeongtaek 5-ro, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Jeongseoktong Barbeque Tongjokgui Jogaeteo(정석통바베큐통족구이 조개터)

Jeongseoktong Barbeque Tongjokgui Jogaeteo(정석통바베큐통족구이 조개터)

18.9Km    2024-10-15

133, Jungang, 2-ro, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-657-9245

It is a barbecue-flavored Jokbal (pig’s feet) restaurant. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do. The most famous menu is braised pigs' feet.

Gongseri Catholic Church (아산 공세리성당)

Gongseri Catholic Church (아산 공세리성당)

19.0Km    2025-10-23

10, Gongseriseongdang-gil, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-533-8181

Gongseri Catholic Church was founded in 1894 as the main parish of the Daejeon diocese in Gongse-ri, Inju-myeon that connects Asanman Bay to Sapgyocheon Stream. Early missionaries originally used a common house for church meetings in the early years until in 1897 when a rectory was built, followed by the establishment of the main church in 1922. This was the first Catholic church in Chungcheongnam-do and the religion spread across Anseong, Onyang, and Dunpo to establish regional churches respectively. The grounds have three graves of prosecuted martyrs, a parish and rectory, retreat house, and meeting room. The premises is surrounded by beautiful views of a lush forest.

Unjusanseong Fortress (운주산성)

19.1Km    2021-08-31

Migok-ri, Sejong-si
+82-44-300-3423

Unjusanseong Fortress, also known as Gosansanseong Fortress, is a cultural heritage of the Baekje dynasty. This is a mountain fortress built along the surrounding three mountain peaks in the westernmost and southernmost parts of Unjusan Mountain. The stone fortress wall, which borders three villages in Jeondong-myeon and two villages in Jeonui-myeon, is 3,210 meters long and two meters wide with a x_height that ranges from two to eight meters. The walls follow the natural geographical features of the mountain range, with the southern walls surrounding the mountain's peak.

Remnants of a village can still be observed within the fortress walls, such as the fortress gate and a ritual site. Pieces of earthenware from the Baekje period, porcelain from the Goryeo and Joseon periods, and broken tiles from the Baekje, Goryeo and Joseon periods have been discovered around the site as well.