Asan: what to see and do

Known for

• Hyeonchungsa, the shrine of Admiral Yi Sun-sin
• Oeam Folk Village, a Joseon-era village with stone walls
• Onyang Hot Springs, a spa town with a long history

What to do

Visit Hyeonchungsa first, then walk the lanes of Oeam Folk Village. Finish with a hot spring bath in Onyang. Tangjeong's Mediterranean Village is a photo stop.

Tip: Oeam Village has real residents, so keep to the paths and stay quiet in the lanes.

From Seoul: Subway Line 1 or KTX, about 1 h 30

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