Asan

• Tourist Information Center in front of Asan Station

  phone: +82 41-540-2517

By train

You can get to Asan by taking the Janghang-seon Line Railway or Korail from Seoul. Pick up the Janghang-seon Line Railway train, which takes about 1 1/2 hours, at Yongsan Station, towards Onyang Hot Spring. The Korail train can be picked up at Yongsan Station as well, just take the train that will drop you off at Cheonan-Asan station.

By bus

Buses run regularly from Cheonan and Seoul.

By taxi

• Hyeonchungsa Shrine

  phone: +82 41-539-4600
  address: Baekam-ri 100, Yeomchi-eup, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
  Built in 1706, this shrine is dedicated to General Lee Sun-Shin (1545-1598). Objects on display include official Korean national treasures, such as Sun-Shin's diary and long sword. It's also the site of his home, shooting range, and childhood home, which were all relocated to the site upon its building. Closed on Tuesdays.

• Onyang Folk Museum

  phone: +82 41-542-6001
  address: 117, Chungmu-ro, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
  The largest folklore museum in Korea, the Onyang includes architectural installations of Korean traditional homes, housewares, and experience hands on activities such as fishing, farming, and witness traditional wedding ceremonies.

• Oeam-ri Folk VillageA 500-year old site. Numerous films have been shot there.

• Gingko Tree Road

• Asan Spavis

  phone: +82 41-539-2000
  address: 288-6 Shinsu-ri, Eumbong-myeon
  A contemporary hot springs that focuses on sports treatment and family experiences. They even offer snow sledding and traditional spa treatments.

Budget

Mid-range

• Onyang Grand Hotel

  phone: +82 41-543-9711
  address: 7, Chungmu-ro20beon-gil
  This hotel features it's own hot springs. It also has an event space, an indoor swimming pool, a gym, sauna, and a bowling alley.

• Onyang Hot Spring Hotel

  phone: +82 41-545-2141
  address: 1459, Oncheon-daero
  This hotel features traditional Korean and Western style sleeping options. It features hot springs, a sauna, and a history museum. Other facilities include a gym, a spa, banquet space, restaurants and a beer garden. It's very close to the Onyang Hot Spring Station.

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