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Gakwonsa Temple (각원사) – Homepage www.gakwonsa.or.kr – Tel +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,…

Asan-si Hot Springs Special Tourist Zone (아산시 온천 관광특구) – Homepage www.asan.go.kr (Korean only) – Tel +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…

Gongju Gongsanseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage] (공주 공산성 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) – Homepage www.gongju.go.kr – Tel +82-41-856-7700 Gongsanseong Fortress is a fortification situated at the heart of Gongju, which served as the capital of the ancient Baekje kingdom (18 BCE – 660 CE) from 475 to 538. Even after Baekje’s fall, subsequent dynasties such as Silla…

Onyang Hot Springs (온양온천지구) – Homepage www.asan.go.kr/tour (Korean only) – Tel +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…

Sanghwawon (상화원) – Homepage www.sanghwawon.com Sanghwawon is a traditional Korean garden that was created to protect Jukdo’s natural environment. The name bears the meaning “reverence for harmony.” A covered corridor of 1 kilometer in length surrounds the island, and it is said to be the longest in the world. Sanghwawon has various facilities, including the…

Garden of Sky (하늘물빛정원) – Homepage gardenofsky.com A garden filled with wild flowers, exotic plants, and rare trees, Garden of Sky is nestled by Jangsanhosu Pond located at the foothills of Meodeullyeong Pass. The garden also has a wide variety of facilities that cater to visitors’ convenience and needs such as a jjimjilbang (Korean sauna),…

Ongmasan Mountain (옥마산) – Homepage www.brcn.go.kr Ongmasan Mountain is located in the southern part of Boryeong with its highest point reaching 601 meters above sea level. Although the mountain encompasses the areas of Myeongcheon-dong and Nampo-myeon, it can easily be identified due to the transmission tower installed at the peak. The mountain’s name is said…

Muchangpo Beach (무창포해수욕장) – Homepage www.moochangpo.com Muchangpo Beach was a military site during the Joseon dynasty and was the first beach to open on the west coast in 1928. The beach has a length of 1.5 kilometers and x_width of 50 meters. The water level is 1-2 meters and the water temperature is approximately 22…

Asan Spavis (아산스파비스) – Homepage www.spavis.co.kr Asan Spavis, a comprehensive hot springs resort established in July 2008, offers a diverse range of relaxation and entertainment options. Guests can enjoy both indoor and outdoor pools, various sauna facilities, and a unique event pool that features twenty-three distinct themes throughout the year, including tangerine, herbs, and rose….