Cheonan-si district, South Chungcheong, South Korea

Places to visit near Cheonan

Cheonan is a city in Cheonan-si district, South Chungcheong, South Korea, home to about 365,114 people. Within 50 km by road there are 28 places to visit — 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage, 4 museums and 1 parks. The must-see places are Statue of Peace (2 km), Cheonan Seongbulsa Temple (6 km) and Seonggeosan (10 km).

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

Cheonan at a glance

Location
Cheonan-si district, South Chungcheong, South Korea
Population
about 365,114
Coordinates
36.8065° N, 127.1522° E
Places within 50 km
28 (28 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 parks

Top places to visit near Cheonan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cheonan: 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 Cheonan

56 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cheonan. The closest is Seonggeosan (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Seonggeosan · viewpoint · Anseong-si · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Seounsan · viewpoint · Anseong-si · ~24 km · Must-see
  • 도고산 · viewpoint · Asan-si · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Museongsan · viewpoint · Pyeongtaek-si · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Chilhyeonsan · viewpoint · Anseong-si · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Maehwasan · viewpoint · Anseong-si · ~44 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Cheonan

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cheonan. The closest is Baebang (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Cheonan

30 museums within 100 km of Cheonan. The closest is Onyang Folk Museum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Cheonan

22 parks within 100 km of Cheonan. The closest is Asan Environmental Science Park (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Temples near Cheonan

21 temples within 100 km of Cheonan. The closest is Cheonan Seongbulsa Temple (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cheonan

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cheonan. The closest is Sinjeong Lake Park (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Cheonan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cheonan
  2. 6 km Cheonan Seongbulsa Temple · temple, Sejong
  3. 5 km Seonggeosan · viewpoint, Anseong-si
  4. 29 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. 12 km Back to Cheonan

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From travellers near Cheonan

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How to reach Cheonan

    All places near Cheonan by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cheonan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints656Seonggeosan (10 km)
    Forts & heritage437Baebang (12 km)
    Museums430Onyang Folk Museum (16 km)
    Parks122Asan Environmental Science Park (20 km)
    Temples421Cheonan Seongbulsa Temple (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs417Sinjeong Lake Park (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens112Uamsan (45 km)
    Other attractions211Statue of Peace (2 km)
    Buddhist sites010서산보원사지 (62 km)
    Churches27Pyeongtaek Catholic Church (27 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Daebudo (87 km)
    Beaches & coast03Chebu-do (77 km)
    Caves01Gwangmyeong Cave (92 km)

    Cheonan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cheonan?

    Cheonan Seongbulsa Temple (temple, about 6 km), Seonggeosan (viewpoint, about 10 km), Baebang (heritage site, about 12 km), Onyang Folk Museum (museum, about 16 km), Onyang-onch'on (attraction, about 17 km), Asan Environmental Science Park (park, about 20 km).

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

    28 places on Spotwander: 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage, 4 museums, 1 park, 4 temples.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cheonan?

    Seonggeosan, about 10 km by road; Seounsan (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cheonan?

    Baebang, about 12 km by road; Heungdeok Temple Site, Cheongju (42 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Cheonan?

    Onyang Folk Museum, about 16 km by road; 세종시립민속박물관 (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cheonan?

    Start in Cheonan, visit Cheonan Seongbulsa Temple, then Seonggeosan, then Asan Environmental Science Park, then Onyang Folk Museum, then Baebang, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cheonan?

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

    Towns near Cheonan

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