Asan (아산,牙山) is a city in South Chungcheong Province in South Korea. It serves as the location of the oldest hot springs in Korea, Onyang Hot Springs.
- Tourist Information Center in front of Asan Station, +82 41-540-2517. 9AM-6PM.
Tourist Information Center in front of Asan Station, +82 41-540-2517. 9AM-6PM.
- Hyeonchungsa Shrine, Baekam-ri 100, Yeomchi-eup, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, +82 41-539-4600. 09:00-18:00 (March–October) / 09:00-17:00 (November–February), entrance closes 1 hour before closing time. 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. Adults: ₩500, children: ₩300, seniors & disabled: free.
- Onyang Folk Museum, 117, Chungmu-ro, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, +82 41-542-6001. 09:30-17:30; last admission 30 minutes before closing. 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. Adults ₩5,000, youth ₩4,000, children ₩3,000, seniors & disabled ₩1,000, group discounts offered.
- Oeam-ri Folk Village. A 500-year old site. Numerous films have been shot there.
- Gingko Tree Road.
Hyeonchungsa Shrine, Baekam-ri 100, Yeomchi-eup, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, +82 41-539-4600. 09:00-18:00 (March–October) / 09:00-17:00 (November–February), entrance closes 1 hour before closing time. 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. Adults: ₩500, children: ₩300, seniors & disabled: free.
Onyang Folk Museum, 117, Chungmu-ro, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, +82 41-542-6001. 09:30-17:30; last admission 30 minutes before closing. 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. Adults ₩5,000, youth ₩4,000, children ₩3,000, seniors & disabled ₩1,000, group discounts offered.
Oeam-ri Folk Village. A 500-year old site. Numerous films have been shot there.
Gingko Tree Road.
- Asan Spavis, 288-6 Shinsu-ri, Eumbong-myeon, +82 41-539-2000. Varies. A contemporary hot springs that focuses on sports treatment and family experiences. They even offer snow sledding and traditional spa treatments. Spa & sauna range from ₩24,000-29,000 for children and ₩33,000-40,000 for adults, sauna only ranges from ₩6,000-8,000.
Asan Spavis, 288-6 Shinsu-ri, Eumbong-myeon, +82 41-539-2000. Varies. A contemporary hot springs that focuses on sports treatment and family experiences. They even offer snow sledding and traditional spa treatments. Spa & sauna range from ₩24,000-29,000 for children and ₩33,000-40,000 for adults, sauna only ranges from ₩6,000-8,000.