Ch'onan Travel Guide

 
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Cheonan samgeori park

Cheonan samgeori park, Ch'onan

 jckim Says:  samgeori means are 3-way Intersection.Cheonansamgeori has been a strategic point of transportation and a place where culture has spread for a long time. The Samnamdaero, which starts in Seoul, parts here. One branch of the road passes through Byeongcheon, Cheongju,... 

Taejosan Park

Taejosan Park, Ch'onan

 jckim Says:  Taejosan Park is located at Mt. Taejosan. The park covers an area of over 81 acres. Visitors there may find a sculpture park, 6 camp sites, a grass field, tennis courts, and an outdoor performance area. There are many facilities for youths and families. Various cultural... 

Sculptures Park

Sculptures Park, Ch'onan

 jckim Says:  There are World famous Sculptors Park.Damien Hirst Armand FernandesRobert IndianaKeth HaringIsamu NoguchiBrad HoweC.I KimWang GuangyiRory Macbeth,and other famous Sculptures standed there. 

Arario Gallery

Arario Gallery, Ch'onan

 jckim Says:  Arario Gallery's mission is to provide a special place for people of all ages and background to easily view and learn art through the variety of exhibitions from world-famous artists in contemporary art. and an installation of Damien Hirst's 'Hymn' in a glass box constructed... 

Monument to the Nation

Monument to the Nation, Ch'onan

 jckim Says:  This Monument was symbol of Independence Hall. 51m high rise structured monument with on image of bird's wings hands in praying represents on everlasting spirit of the people and a will headed for the Independence and selfreliance of the people. 

Independence Hall of Korea

Independence Hall  of Korea, Ch'onan

 jckim Says:  Independence Hall of Korea researches and displays the history of independence of Korea. In order to develop a national spirit, it was established on August 15, 1987 thanks to numerous donations. The hall was built over 980 acres. Visitors here may also see the Grand Hall of... 

Postal Museum

Postal Museum, Ch'onan

 jckim Says:  You can see the entire history of the Korean postal service if you come here. In February 2004, the museum was moved from Seoul to the Ministry of Information and Communication Officials Training Institute in Cheonan. Business hours : Weekdays 09:00 ~ 19:00 / Saturday 09:00... 

Joabulsang

Joabulsang, Ch'onan

 jckim Says:  This is the Bronze Sitting Buddha, located at Mt. Taejosan. The Buddha is 15m high, 30m in circumference, and weighs 60 tons. The length of the Buddha's ears is 1.7m, and the length of his fingernails is 0.3m. 

Buddha carved on Rock Surface in Samtae-ri

Buddha carved on Rock Surface in Samtae-ri, Ch'onan

 jckim Says:  This Budda image was made in the early Goryeo period. It uses the natural rock surface and is an embossed carving of 7.1 meters. The eyes, nose, and mouth are distinct, and the cheeks look plumpy, making it a typical Goryeo Buddha image. 

Gwangdeoksa Temple

Gwangdeoksa Temple, Ch'onan

 jckim Says:  Gwangdeoksa is located at Mt. Gwangdeoksan. The Buddhist Priest Jajang yulsa received Buddha's sarira, text, and scriptures from China in 643, and the Buddhist Priest Jinsan daesa later founded the temple. At the entrance of the main sanctuary is a 400-year old walnut tree... 

Success 1

Success 1, Ch'onan

 jckim Says:  A work of art by Collector and Sculptor C.I Kim. 

Charity

Charity, Ch'onan

 jckim Says:  A work of art by famous England sculptor Damien Hirst. Height 6m 85‡p, Weight 6.5t, and market value are one and a half milion UK pound, wow....... 

Hotels  

I.C. yogwans: Yogwans

I.C. yogwans: Yogwans, Ch'onan

 hindu1936 Says:  This is a general tip, so there are no names, just advice. In every city there will be yogwans. These are inexpensive hotels. In Cheonan, there are dozens of them. Mostly near the freeway exit. They often have the unsavory title of "love hotels" but this doesn't make them... 

Restaurants  

The Pi-bim-bap shop: good food, low price

The Pi-bim-bap shop: good food, low price, Ch'onan

 hindu1936 Says:  Located right in the heart of Cheonan are so many places to eat that choosing one can leave you befuddled. Life can be simple. Kitty-corner from the Arario (artsy bakery restaurant) is a two story building . Look for the smiling pig in the window on the second floor. If you... 

Transportation  

Cheonan Train Station

Cheonan Train Station, Ch'onan

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Local Customs  

Buddha Statue

Buddha Statue, Ch'onan

 jckim Says:  Joabulsang ( Seated Buddha ) 

Off The Beaten Path  

Beopju-sa and the ride to go there.

Beopju-sa and the ride to go there., Ch'onan

 hindu1936 Says:  There aren't any buses to Beopjusa, so you will have to rent a car or bribe a friend. Beopju-sa is about 65 miles east of Cheonan, up in the mountains. The standing golden Buddha is one of the prettiest in Korea. Maybe not the biggest, but with the dark green setting of the... 

Anmyeon-do beach

Anmyeon-do beach, Ch'onan

 hindu1936 Says:  About 2 hours west of Cheonan on hywy 21 is the small island of Anmyeon. During the early spring-May-June there are several flower shows. The beaches alone make the trip there worthwhile, but if you can visit during a flower show you will see some of the worlds most exotic... 

Stairway to Joabulsang

Stairway to Joabulsang, Ch'onan

 jckim Says:  Go up a long flight of steps, and see a biggest Buddha statue of Joabulsang. 

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 My living city Cheonan - Cheonan, My living city. My famliys, friends, my business, and beautiful mountains, parks, good sports infrastructure, better transportation is in city! Cheonan is 83.6Km away from Seoul (by... 

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Q:  hi everybody! i got an opportunity to work in Ch'onan in South Korea, it's about 80 kms in the South of Seoul, and i would like... 

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A: Perhaps you would have more luck finding the info you need if you used the official correct spelling in your search for info. It is now spelled Cheonan (amazing what... 

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My living city Cheonan

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 Cheonan, My living city. My famliys, friends, my business, and beautiful mountains, parks, good sports infrastructure, better transportation is in city! Cheonan is 83.6Km away from Seoul (by... 

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Cheonan & other South Korean Sights to see

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 In Hangul it would be read as Cheon An. I have lived here for 10 years. Cheonan is a thriving city 84 kilometers south of Seoul and accessed by excellent train, bus, and subway system. The N0. 1 line... 

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My living town

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 This area is downtown of Chonan city and left building is bus terminal to other cityl. Located 100 Km to South from Seoul and city has a lot of university. 

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