House of Chusa (추사고택)

18.2 Km 14764 2022-12-28

261, Chusagotaek-ro, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-339-8248

House of Chusa, Chusa Gotaek in Korean, is the traditional Korean house of the renowned scholar and calligrapher Chusa, also known as Kim Jeong-hui. This old house is known to have been constructed by the great-grandfather of Chusa, Kim Han-Sin.

The Korean-style house compound (266.11 m²) consists of munganchae (a guesthouse), soseuldaemun (a high gate), sarangchae (ㄱ-shaped men's quarters), anchae (ㅁ-shaped women’s quarters) and a shrine where the remains of Chusa are enshrined. Theㄱ-shaped Sarangchae stretches for one kan (traditional measuring unit) to the south and 2 kans to the east and is comprised of two rooms and a daecheongmaru (living area). The Anchae consists of a six-kan daecheongmaru and two one-kan rooms.

Located on the ground is a tomb where Chusa’s great-grandfather (Kim Han-Sin) and his wife (Hwasun Princess) are buried. Nearby, visitors will see a gate that was constructed to commemorate Princess Hwasun’s faithfulness to her husband.

Located approximately 600 meters to the north of the old house is a lacebark pine tree, which was designated as a Natural Monument. The lacebark pine tree, originally from northern China, is among the few of its kind in Korea. It is said that Chusa snuck the pine across the border from China (formerly, the Qing dynasty) into the country when he was 25 years old and planted it at the tomb of his great-grandfather. Originally, the tree had three branches, but two were broken and the third branch was damaged. In 1980, the damaged branch was treated and since then, the tree has been kept under strong protection.

House and Tomb of Kim Jeong-hui (추사김정희선생고택·묘)

18.3 Km 20028 2024-02-21

261, Chusagotaek-ro, Sinam-myeon, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

This house and tomb are where Kim Jeong-hui (pen name: Chusa, 1786-1856), a Joseon-era scholar and artist, lived and was laid to rest. Chusa Memorial Hall and Chusa Experience Center are found next to the house. After studying in Qing China, Kim Jeong-hui served in multiple government posts. He is best known for his unique calligraphical style, which bears his courtesy name (Chusa), and many works of art that survive to this day. The Experience Center offers traditional art experiences inspired by Kim Jeong-hui’s works.

GRAND MOTEL [Korea Quality] / 그랜드모텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

18.7 Km 157 2023-12-04

1344 , Chungseo-ro, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-334-8934

Grand Motel, in a charming rural village in Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, is a lodging house run by a rising poet. It offers a choice of rooms: standard rooms, either bedroom-style or Korean ondol-style; or a special room equipped with a desktop PC. Each room has a bathtub to soothe travellers’ fatigue, and there is a lovely ‘healing garden’ with a grass lawn and flowers. Breakfast is not provided, but ramen is always available. Connections are good, with Janghangseong Sinryewon Station and Yesan BusTerminal close by; while local attractions Chusa House and Sudeoksa Temple are 10 - 20 minutes by car.

Olive Young - Cheonan Sinbuldang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 천안신불당)

18.7 Km 0 2024-04-19

#4BLB106-6, 80, Buldang 26-ro, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

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Eco Healing Red Clay Trail (에코힐링 황톳길)

19.0 Km 0 2024-02-22

159 Gongwon-ro, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

The Eco Healing Red Clay Trail is located along the border of Cheonan and Asan. This 2.5km walking path is intended for barefoot hiking, featuring both mats and red clay surfaces. It links to conventional hiking trails that ascend into the mountains. The surrounding forest offers opportunities for forest bathing, with the chance to spot small wildlife among the trees. For relaxation, pavilions and chairs are dispersed along the trail, and facilities for foot washing are available at the end of the trail.

Hotel Dangjin (당진관광호텔)

19.0 Km 2823 2020-04-06

192, Banchon-ro, Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-356-5757

Hotel Dangjin is geared toward both business travelers and leisure tourists. As the only hotel in the Dangjin region of Chungcheongnam-do, it is situated near public transportation terminals and the area’s industrial zone. Other convenient facilities are also located close to the hotel, allowing guests to handle errands quickly.
The interior of the hotel is modern and sophisticated where a comfortable home-away-from-home experience is possible and the facilities come equipped with complimentary high-speed internet access and staff answering to your tourism needs 24/7.
The banquet halls on 7th and 8th floors are suitable for all kinds of events, including meetings, gatherings, birthday parties, workshops, and much more. Also note that guests staying for over one month will be provided with a mini laundry machine.

Yesan Hwaamsa Temple (화암사 (예산)

19.0 Km 7473 2020-04-04

21-29, Yonggung 1-gil, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-332-9250

Hwaamsa Temple is located near Joseon dynasty's scholar and writer Kim Jeong-hui's, also referred to his pen name Chusa, house. The temple has ties with the ancient writer, as the temple is known to have been repaired and renovated by Kim Jeong-hui's great grandfather. There are no records that explains the foundation of Hwaamsa Temple, and only a timeline of its reconstruction can be found in "Records of Hwaamsa Temple Restoration" plaque, which is displayed in Sudeoksa Temple Museum. The timeline was recorded by Kim Myeong-hee in 1848, and written by Kim Seong-hee, and carved by Cho Seok-shin. The name "Hwaamsa" was given by King Yeongjo (r. 1724-1776).

Asan Maengssi Haengdan House - Maeng Sa-seong House (아산 맹씨행단(맹사성 고택)

19.0 Km 10449 2020-05-07

23-4, Haengdan-gil, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-536-8773

Maeng Sa-seong is a major figure in Cheonbaek-ri and was a prime minister during the early years of the Joseon dynasty. His house is the oldest private residence in Korea, and was originally General Choi Yeong’s home, before he turned it over to his grand son-in-law, Maeng Sa-seong. The simple residence houses two 600-year-old gingko trees in the yard. Therefore it has been named ‘Haengdan’, meaning that Confucius taught on top of the gingko tree symbolizing a place of learning. For that reason it is inferred that Maeng Sa-seong intentionally planted gingko trees in the yard and taught junior scholars. The two gingko trees provide a cool shade and give out five sacks of gingko nuts each year.

Cheonan World Dance Festival (천안흥타령춤축제)

19.0 Km 64124 2024-06-05

208 Beonyeong-ro, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-900-7020

The Cheonan World Dance Festival attracts some of the best dancers from around the world to celebrate the traditional dances, songs, and costumes of their countries. Visitors can watch very polished traditional dance performances from all around the world, as well as an electrifying dancing competition.

CheongKwanJang - Buldang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 불당)

19.0 Km 0 2024-04-19

#110, 24, Buldang 33-gil, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

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