Cheonan, South Korea
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Everything Cheonan
Cheonan is a medium-size Korean city, about an hour South of Seoul by train or bus. It's located in the heart of Chungnam Province. There is a lot of stuff to do in Cheonan, including shopping, hiking, eating out and sightseeing. It's definitely worth a trip if you're in the area. This site is your one-stop source for all the information you need about Cheonan.
Things to see in Cheonan: the Independence Hall
This museum, located just outside of Cheonan is the biggest and most impressive one I've ever been to. It's a massive complex that you could spend hours touring. Also, they have very nice grounds if you want to have a picnic or just enjoy some green space.The museum is a bit sad and gruesome, since it deals with the period when Japan occupied Korea against their will and treated them quite cruelly. It's thought-provoking to say the least and uncovers some Korean history that most people don't know about.
Things to see: Arario Art Gallery and the downtown area
Cheonan has undergone a downtown rejuvenation in the past few years and the whole area has been upgraded. There are lots of things to see and do downtown, but one of my favorites is to visit the Arario Art Gallery, just above the Coffee Bean on the main street. They have branches in Seoul and Beijing as well. Surprisingly famous artists are shown here and the exhibit changes every couple of months. While you're downtown, you can also see a movie, head to the Noraebang, have some drinks at a local bar, go bowling, or shoot some pool. Anything really. Have you been to Cheonan City, South Korea?
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Things to do: Go Hiking
There are a few famous spots where the locals head to go for a hike. The first one is Taejosan, near Gakwonsa Temple. It's quite close to the downtown area. It's famous for a huge, green, sitting Budda. The other spot is Gwandeoksan, South of Cheonan in the countyside. It has a beautiful old temple, with a famous walnut tree.If you're looking for off the beaten track, check out Taekaksan Recreational Forest, near Hoseo University, Asan Campus. It's famous for the quaint temple, with a little cave and a thousand year old Buddha carved on a rock.
Things to do: Go to a hotspring in Asan
Neighboring Asan is very famous for their hot-springs. Kings and Queens from days gone by used to travel here from Seoul just to take a dip. The water is renowned for its healing properties. The two most famous ones are spavis and Dogo Hot Springs. Dogo is a bit easier to get to as it's on the train line. Just look for "Dogo" stop. Follow me on Twitter for all the updates
Things to Do: Visit Neighboring Asan
Expats in Cheonan Links
- Cheonites Unite
- The original Facebook Group for Cheonan expats
- Cheonan Community
- Hospital, Church and shopping information
- Cheonan World
- The original expat site for everything Cheonan
How to get to Cheonan
It's very easy to get to Cheonan from anywhere in South Korea. It's a major transport hub between Seoul and Daejeon.There are express buses from Gangnam Express Bus Terminal and Dong-Seoul Terminal in Seoul. There are also express buses to Daejeon, and Ulsan from Cheonan. There are inter-city buses to almost everywhere.
By train, you have lots of options. There is Cheonan Station, which has just regular trains and the Cheonan/Asan Station which has regular trains, plus the KTX.
Also, you can take the subway. Line one south from Seoul goes through Cheonan and ends in Asan.
English Speaking Hair Stylist in Cheonan
There is a new hair shop in town called Sunny Hair. The best thing about Sunny is that she trained/worked in London for a few years so she speaks excellent English AND knows how to color/cut foreigner's hair. She charges around 15 000 Won for a cut and does an excellent job. Here is her website:Sunny Hair
English Speaking Doctor in Cheonan
Ssang-yong Clinic has an English-Speaking Doctor. Her name is: Dr. Ko Mi-Hye (oah0731@unitel.co.kr ).
Located near Ssangyong Lottemart (the small, old one) and the Nazarene University. If you're at the Lotte Mart, Walk down the street towards McDonald's and the University. Ssangyong Medical Clinic is on the second floor. Look up for the sign.
Tel: 041-571-1085.
Located near Ssangyong Lottemart (the small, old one) and the Nazarene University. If you're at the Lotte Mart, Walk down the street towards McDonald's and the University. Ssangyong Medical Clinic is on the second floor. Look up for the sign.
Tel: 041-571-1085.
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- North Korea's attack on ship, island still haunts South
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Should I move to Cheonan?
Are you thinking about coming to Cheonan to study or to teach English? You're probably wondering if it's a good place to live or not. I've been in Cheonan for 5 years now and think it's a pretty decent place to live.
The actual city itself is not so exciting and there are not many tourist attractions around. But, it does have all the big department stores, so you should be able to find everything you need for food and shopping. There are a good number of foreigners, so you will be able to make friends easily.
Perhaps the best part of Cheonan is its location. It's very easy, quick and cheap to get to Seoul. It's also a convenient transport hub to travel around the rest of Korea. The best is also only an hour away by train.
The actual city itself is not so exciting and there are not many tourist attractions around. But, it does have all the big department stores, so you should be able to find everything you need for food and shopping. There are a good number of foreigners, so you will be able to make friends easily.
Perhaps the best part of Cheonan is its location. It's very easy, quick and cheap to get to Seoul. It's also a convenient transport hub to travel around the rest of Korea. The best is also only an hour away by train.
Cheonan on Twitter
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- Novatatis_HJ
- 저는 천안아산역 (KTX Cheonan-Asan Sta.)에 있습니다. (아산시, 충청남도) http://t.co/bQKlMcY2
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- 24june24
- @ELFbelongsToSJ no, he's born in seoul then his family moved to cheonan latter.
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- ELFbelongsToSJ
- @24june24 eh really? I thought he was born in cheonan?
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- 24june24
- @ELFbelongsToSJ He was born in seoul then moved to cheonan, he wasnt born in cheonan =.=
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- SINEVA_1
- @zlgom http://t.co/AMaaTKlf 자 여기 천안함 피격사건 백서 보실수있는 국방부홈페이지입니다.
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Immigration in Cheonan
There is now a branch of the Daejeon immigration office located in Cheonan.
Office Location :
Chungnam Bukbu Chamber of Commerce & Industry
(403, 492-3 Buldang-Dong, Seobuk-Ku, Cheonan-Shi, Chungnam)
- Foreigner sojourn : extension of stay, change status of stay, change/add work location, foreigner registration and etc.
- Visa Issuance Procedure
- Investigation of immigration offence/custody
- Issuing certificate
-Nationality/Naturalization and immigration offence/custody work are to be conducted in Daejeon Immigration Office.
-Territory : Cheonan-shi, Asan-shi, and Yesan-kun, Chungnam
-Contact information : Hot line '1345'
041-621-1345, 042-220-2004
Directions:
- Line 1, at Asan station (10 minute walk)
- KTX at Cheonan Asan Station(10 minute walk)
Office Location :
Chungnam Bukbu Chamber of Commerce & Industry
(403, 492-3 Buldang-Dong, Seobuk-Ku, Cheonan-Shi, Chungnam)
- Foreigner sojourn : extension of stay, change status of stay, change/add work location, foreigner registration and etc.
- Visa Issuance Procedure
- Investigation of immigration offence/custody
- Issuing certificate
-Nationality/Naturalization and immigration offence/custody work are to be conducted in Daejeon Immigration Office.
-Territory : Cheonan-shi, Asan-shi, and Yesan-kun, Chungnam
-Contact information : Hot line '1345'
041-621-1345, 042-220-2004
Directions:
- Line 1, at Asan station (10 minute walk)
- KTX at Cheonan Asan Station(10 minute walk)
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What do you think of Cheonan?
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peppervel
Sep 30, 2011 @ 5:44 am | delete
- Wow. Another great place to visit. Will check it out next visit.
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ESLinsider
Sep 3, 2011 @ 8:38 pm | delete
- That's funny I have been to Cheonan. I went to visit Elite English Academy. Do you know that place? Funny to see a lens about Cheonan.
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tiff0315
Mar 7, 2011 @ 2:35 pm | delete
- I love these travel lenses because it gives me ideas of what I'd love to do when I finally have money to do it. Great information! Makes me want to go!
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darciefrench
Feb 25, 2011 @ 7:51 pm | delete
- It looks like a great place to visit- I really enjoy your lenses on Korea, many thanks!
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