The hot spring water of Onyang Tourist Hotel is a radium hot spring containing manitaon, supplied directly from the hot spring source at a high temperature of 57℃. It is a slightly alkaline hot spring water. The main components of the hot spring water are calcium, radium, magnesium, and other elements evenly contained. The primary benefits of the hot spring water include anti-aging for the skin, prevention of menopausal disorders, prevention and treatment of diabetes, cancer prevention and treatment, relief from fatigue and stress, treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, prevention and treatment of adult diseases, and benefits for neuralgia, rheumatism, eczema, skin diseases, cold sensitivity, and gynecological diseases.
Onyang Oncheon is the oldest recorded hot spring in Korea, with a history spanning about 1,300 years from the Baekje and Silla periods. It has been functioning as an actual hot spring bath for about 600 years. Notably, during the Joseon Dynasty, several kings including King Sejong, Sejo, Hyeonjong, Sukjong, Myeongjong, Yeongjo, and Jeongjo built royal palaces here and stayed for rest or treatment; records and relics of this remain today. The spring water has a high temperature of around 57℃. Its main component is radium-containing manitaon, featuring slightly alkaline quality and abundant quantity. It is known to be highly effective for neuralgia, arthritis, skin diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, hypertension, and various adult diseases as well as skin beautification. Besides excellent water quality, over 120 lodging facilities and hot spring baths are concentrated here, making it a major tourist attraction. The district also includes cultural properties such as 'Sinjeongbi,' built by Sejo to auspiciously mark the spring's emergence, and 'Yeonggodae,' built to commemorate Crown Prince Jangheon (Sado Seja) who practiced martial arts here.
Onyang Hot Springs is the oldest hot springs complex in Korea, a place where the kings of Joseon (1392-1897) recuperated and bathed, thanks to its proximity to Seoul. In the 1970s and 1980s, it was a popular honeymoon destination. The water here has a temperature of about 44-60℃ and contains substances that are beneficial for the human body. The area boasts a large number of hotels and water parks.
The Ichungmugong Historic Monument, erected in front of Onyang Oncheon Station, was established in 1951 by the Ichungmugong Memorial Project Committee using public donations to pass down the achievements of Admiral Yi Sun-sin (1545–1598) to future generations. The monument inside the pavilion consists of a granite turtle-shaped pedestal with a stele placed on top. The inscription on the stele describes how Admiral Yi Sun-sin sacrificed his life fighting the Japanese invaders during the Imjin War to save the country. The plaque was written by then Vice President Yi Si-yeong (1868–1953), and the inscription by Jeong In-bo (1893–1950), notable for being Jeong In-bo’s last writing before his abduction during the Korean War and for using an easily readable mixed Korean-Chinese script, uncommon in inscriptions of the time. In 1984, it was designated as a cultural heritage material of Chungcheongnam-do in recognition of its value. The site is conveniently accessible in front of Onyang Oncheon Station on the Janghang Line railroad and Seoul Metropolitan Subway Line 1. Nearby attractions include Onyang Oncheon, Onyang Folk Museum, and Sinjeongho, which can be visited together.
신발을 벗고 발바닥으로 황토의 감촉을 느끼며 걷다 보면 도심 한가운데서 몸과 마음이 함께 가벼워지는 공원이다. 아산문화공원은 약 98,200㎡ 규모의 도심형 생활 공원으로, 2025년 5월 총 연장 1,227m의 순환형 황톳길을 완전 개방하며 아산의 새로운 맨발 걷기 명소로 자리 잡았다. 황톳길 일부 구간에는 진흙을 직접 밟는 습식 체험장, 적운모 체험장, 황토볼 체험장이 조성되어 다양한 맨발 걷기 체험이 가능하며, 그늘 벤치·신발 보관함·세족장도 갖추어져 편의성을 높였다. 황톳길을 따라 걷다 보면 드넓은 잔디광장과 인공 폭포를 만나게 되며, 언덕 위 정자에 오르면 공원 전경이 한눈에 내려다보인다. 인근 여해나루·루티니아 카페와 연계해 아산 곡교천 일대 반나절 코스로 즐기기 좋다.
Gokgyocheon Ginkgo Tree Road is a famous spot in Asan, Chungnam, selected as one of the 'Top 10 Most Beautiful Tree-Lined Roads in the Nation.' It is located along a 2.2 km road from Gokgyocheon Chungmugyo Bridge at the entrance of Hyeonchungsa Shrine to the entrance itself. In autumn, when over 350 ginkgo trees turn yellow all at once, large crowds gather even on weekdays, and on holidays the area becomes packed with visitors. It is a must-visit destination for tourists visiting Hyeonchungsa. Against the clear autumn sky, the yellow ginkgo tree road is perfect for enjoying the fall atmosphere and capturing photos. In spring, canola flowers bloom, offering a different charm.
