5.9Km 0 2024-01-18
403-12 Maejukheon-gil, Hongbuk-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
This historic site related to Seong Sam-mun is believed to be the birthplace of Seong Sam-mun, and was founded by his maternal ancester, Park Dam. A shrine was built here in 1685 to honor Seong Sam-mun and the five others ministers who were executed with him for their plot to restore King Danjong to the throne after he was exhiled by his uncle. The site was destroyed in 1864 when Confucian facilities were removed by the government, but was later rebuilt in 1945.
6.1Km 10188 2020-05-18
183-5, Deoksanoncheon-ro, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-339-8232
Located 23km northwest from Yewan, the Chunguisa Relics Site was constructed in 1968 to pay tribute to Yun Bong Gil, who was martyred during the independence movement.
On April 29, every year, an event to commemorate Mr. Yun’s patriotism takes place. His relics were designated as National Treasure No. 568 and now are on display here.
6.6Km 8986 2019-12-18
Deoksan-myeon, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
The name “Deoksan” has been shortened from its original name, Deoksungsan Mountain. This mountain area boasts a beautiful valleys and the Sudeoksa Temple, which is unique in that only Buddhist nuns can be found here. The main building of the Sudeoksa Temple, the Daeunjeon, has been preserved in its original condition. This was first constructed in 1308 and has been designated a national treasure. As well as the Deungjeon, the Sudeoksa Temple houses many cultural treasures, such as the Sudeoksa 3-storey stone pagoda.
6.7Km 11456 2020-04-14
14, Sinpyeong 1-gil, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-337-0101
Gaya Tourist Hotel, located in Doeksan Provincial Park, is surrounded by the beautiful forests and clean waters of Gayasan and Doeksungsan mountains.
The hotel has cozy rooms and other convenient facilities such as a coffee shop, restaurant, fitness club, souvenir shop, and a sauna that uses natural hot springs water (45℃) from 602 meters underground. Due to its famous spa, the Gaya Tourist Hotel is a well-known tourist spot on the west coast and is mainly frequented by family visitors.
6.8Km 56518 2024-06-05
45-7, Oncheondanji 3-ro, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Splas Resom, previously called Resom Spa Castle, is Korea’s first membership spa resort. Spa Castle is located in Yesan, Chungcheongnam-do, which is only an hour and a half drive away from Seoul. It is within 30 minutes drive from beautiful mountains, the western seas, and close to plenty of cultural tourist attractions.
Splas Resom uses waters from the Deoksan hot springs, whose waters have been enjoyed by Koreans for six hundred years. The resort is equipped with a large banquet hall, seminar room, and a relaxation complex that includes everything from a cultural arts plaza, to a garden, and walking trails.
The hot spring waters are known to be effective against skin troubles, gastroenteric disorders, neuralgia, and muscular pains, and are also great for skin rejuvenation.
6.9Km 0 2023-05-23
69-5, Oncheondanji 1-ro, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-337-1888
Onyun Private Villa is a hot-spring stay in Deoksan Hot Spring Complex, Yesan, Chungcheongnam-do. The villa is rented out as a single house, and has an open-air hot-spring bath on the terrace - a perfect place to sooth away fatigue.
7.1Km 21561 2020-05-27
Deoksan-myeon, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-339-7303
Deoksan Hot Spa is conveniently in Sadong-ri, Deoksan-myeon, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, only one and a half hours away from Seoul. The spa resort’s hot springs have been known for their efficacy ever since the Joseon dynasty (1932-1910) and the 45℃ germanium water is widely known for its health benefits. The region has been home to major spa resorts since 1917.
Nearby tourist attractions include Chunguisa Temple, which enshrines the spirit of Patriot Yun Bong-Gil, and Sudeoksa Temple, a training site for Buddhist nuns. Within the spa district are 9 major spa facilities, approximately 50 hotels, and numerous restaurants.
7.9Km 20050 2024-01-18
163 Geobuk-ro 218beon-gil, Guhang-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Gujeoram Hermitage is located within a bamboo forest on a small mountain. The pathway is winding, without any signs marking the way, but this adds to the charm.
9.0Km 1882 2024-02-21
58, Sapgyoyeok-ro, Sapgyo-eup, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Hanil Sikdang has served someori gukbap (beef head meat and rice soup) in front of Sapgyo Station for nearly 70 years. Someori gukbap (beef head meat and rice soup) is a soup boiled with beef head meat, beef offal, radish, and dried radish leaves, using a broth simmered with beef head and bones. The soup is kept boiling in a massive cast iron pot all day long. When a bowl is ordered, the soup is ladled into a hot pot and garnished with meat and green onions. The someori gukbap (beef head meat and rice soup) here is slightly spicy.
9.4Km 39486 2022-11-17
Sansu-ri, Seosan-si, Chuncheongnam-do
+82-41-662-2113
Gayasan Mountain has easy and enjoyable hiking trails connecting Gayabong Peak, the main peak, with other peaks and mountains, namely Wonhyobong Peak (677 m), Ogyangbong Peak (621.4 m), Illaksan Mountain (521.4 m), Sujeongbong Peak (453 m), and Sangwangsan Mountain (307.2 m). The trails are as easy and suitable for all hikers including the elderly and young hikers. A distant view of the west sea is even visible from the top of the mountain. Gayasan Mountain offers amazing scenery all year round, most notably in spring when azaleas, royal azaleas, and an array of wildflowers are in full bloom.
The mountain also contains the Seosan Rock-carved Buddha Triad (National Treasure), which is considered the best rock-carved Buddha from the Baekje period. The mountain is also home to Bowonsa Temple Site, Gaesimsa Temple, and Illaksa Temple. With one National Treasure, six Treasures, and four cultural heritages preserved on the mountain, it is safe to say that Gayasan Mountain is the heart of Naepo Culture Zone (northwestern region of the province of Chungcheongnam-do), making the entire mountain a cultural asset.