Asan-si district, South Chungcheong, South Korea

Places to visit near Asan

Asan is a town in Asan-si district, South Chungcheong, South Korea, home to about 97,749 people. Within 50 km by road there are 31 places to visit — 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage, 3 museums and 5 temples. The must-see places are Onyang-onch'on (1 km), Onyang Folk Museum (1 km) and Asan Environmental Science Park (4 km).

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Asan, South Chungcheong
Asan, Asan-si district, South Chungcheong, South Korea. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Asan at a glance

Location
Asan-si district, South Chungcheong, South Korea
Population
about 97,749
Coordinates
36.7836° N, 127.0042° E
Places within 50 km
31 (31 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and temples

Top places to visit near Asan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Asan: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Asan

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Asan. The closest is 도고산 (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • 도고산 · viewpoint · Asan-si · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Seonggeosan · viewpoint · Anseong-si · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Museongsan · viewpoint · Pyeongtaek-si · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Seounsan · viewpoint · Anseong-si · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Ami Mountain · viewpoint · Pyeongtaek-si · ~39 km · Must-see
  • 가야산 가야봉 · viewpoint · Seosan-si · ~45 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Asan

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Asan. The closest is Baebang (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Asan

24 museums within 100 km of Asan. The closest is Onyang Folk Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Asan

18 temples within 100 km of Asan. The closest is Gwangdeogsa Seogsaja (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Asan

17 parks within 100 km of Asan. The closest is Asan Environmental Science Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Asan

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Asan. The closest is Sinjeong Lake Park (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Asan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Asan
  2. 5 km Sinjeong Lake Park · lake, Asan-si
  3. 5 km Sinchang Hyanggyo · lake, Asan-si
  4. 6 km Asan Environmental Science Park · park, Asan-si
  5. 3 km Onyang Folk Museum · museum, Asan-si
  6. 6 km Baebang · heritage site, Sejong
  7. 5 km Back to Asan

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How to reach Asan

    All places near Asan by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Asan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints843도고산 (15 km)
    Forts & heritage431Baebang (5 km)
    Museums324Onyang Folk Museum (1 km)
    Temples518Gwangdeogsa Seogsaja (16 km)
    Parks117Asan Environmental Science Park (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs313Sinjeong Lake Park (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens012Uamsan (59 km)
    Other attractions210Onyang-onch'on (1 km)
    Buddhist sites310서산보원사지 (45 km)
    Churches27Hapdeok Catholic Church (24 km)
    Beaches & coast04Chebu-do (68 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Yuk Island (76 km)
    Caves01Gwangmyeong Cave (91 km)

    Asan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Asan?

    Onyang-onch'on (attraction, about 1 km), Onyang Folk Museum (museum, about 1 km), Asan Environmental Science Park (park, about 4 km), Sinjeong Lake Park (lake, about 5 km), Baebang (heritage site, about 5 km), Sinchang Hyanggyo (lake, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Asan?

    31 places on Spotwander: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 5 temples, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Asan?

    도고산, about 15 km by road; Seonggeosan (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Asan?

    Baebang, about 5 km by road; Gongsanseong Fortress (47 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Asan?

    Onyang Folk Museum, about 1 km by road; 세종시립민속박물관 (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Asan?

    Start in Asan, visit Sinjeong Lake Park, then Sinchang Hyanggyo, then Asan Environmental Science Park, then Onyang Folk Museum, then Baebang, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Asan?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and temples.

    Towns near Asan

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Asan’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Asan on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.