Hyeonchungsa Shrine (현충사)

7.1Km 27221 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.

Gakwonsa Temple (각원사)

7.8Km 29584 2024-03-15

245 Gagwonsa-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-561-3545

Gakwonsa Temple, nestled midway up Taejosan Mountain in Cheonan, stands as a beacon of hope for the peaceful reunification of Korea. The temple's most renowned feature is the immense bronze statue of the seated Amitabha Buddha, which measures 15 meters in x_height, 30 meters in circumference, and weighs 60 tons. Additionally, Gakwonsa Temple is distinguished by its Daeungjeon Hall, the largest Dharma Hall in Korea. The temple's Gaesan Memorial Hall houses a collection of artifacts associated with the temple.

National Mang-Hyang Cemetery (국립 망향의 동산)

7.8Km 10343 2020-03-23

372-8, Manghyang-ro, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-557-7001

The National Mang-Hyang Cemetery provides a resting place for the souls of Koreans who resided and passed away in foreign lands. The Korean government built the cemetery in 1976 for compatriots who were forced to leave their beloved homeland under the Japanese colonial rule and ultimately passed away in foreign lands. In addition to graveyards, the cemetery also houses the KAL Memorial Tower. Every fall, a large memorial service is held.

Korea History and Culture Park (한민족역사문화공원)

8.2Km 11279 2020-02-28

284-88, Gyocheonjisan-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-620-6700

The Korea History and Culture Park is located in one of the most relaxing places on earth.The park is based on Korea's creation myth with many sculptures and exhibitions about the Korean people's history and culture. Among the statues are important religious and philosophical figures who taught and promoted peace on earth.