Course Overview
Asan is the hometown of Admiral Yi Sun-sin and a city famous for hot springs. This course runs from Hyeonchungsa Shrine through Oeam Folk Village to the Asan hot spring district.
Hyeonchungsa enshrines Admiral Yi's portrait, with a well-preserved historic residence and gardens on its spacious grounds. Oeam Folk Village preserves 500 years of traditional architecture from the Yean Yi clan community.
Section Highlights
Section 1: Hyeonchungsa to Oeam Folk Village (approx. 12 km)
Tour Hyeonchungsa's grounds, then visit Oeam Folk Village with its stone walls and thatched-roof traditional Korean houses.
Section 2: Oeam Folk Village to Sinjeongho (approx. 10 km)
Drive through Asan city to Sinjeongho Lake Park. Walk the lakeside trail or relax at a lakefront cafe.
Section 3: Sinjeongho to Onyang Hot Springs (approx. 8 km)
Head from Sinjeongho to the Onyang Hot Springs district to end with a thermal bath. Onyang Hot Springs has 600 years of history as a royal bath.
Driving Tips
- Hyeonchungsa has free admission and ample parking
- Oeam Folk Village admission: 2,000 KRW for adults
- Various hot spring hotels and public baths near Onyang
- Cherry blossoms at Hyeonchungsa are beautiful in April