Cheonan-si is located in the inland area of northeast of Chungcheongnam-do, Korea. It is adjacent to Cheongju-si and Jincheon-gun of Chungcheongbuk-do to the east, Asan-si of Chungcheongnam-do to the west, Gongju-si and Sejong City to the south and Pyeongtaek-si and Anseong-si of Gyeonggi-do to the north. It is the station of the Gyeongbu expressway, the Gyeongbu line and Janghang Line. Subway line No.1 is being operated. The city hall seat is Buldang-dong. The administrative division is 4eup 8myeon 18dong. Old Cheonan city hall has changed into Dongnam-gu Office, and old Cheonwon country office has changed into Seobuk-gu Office. (Data source: Wikipedia)
하늘도 편하고, 땅도 편하고, 더불어 사람도 편한 곳 천안시 Cheonan Independence Hall
Chungcheongnam-do has produced a number of patriots who have been devoted to the salvation of their country. The independence hall was established to study and exhibit the materials of Korean history and national development.
Address: Sambangno 95, Mokcheon-eup, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Contact information: 041-560-0114
Website: www.i815.or.kr
Admission fee: free
The Cheonan three-way intersection
It has been the intersection of three major roads in Korea for a long time. It is separated into Youngnam and Honam in Cheonan. The Cheonan three-way intersection is the place for meeting and separation. It shows the local people's pleasure and flavor. Moreover, it is the place for various cultural events.
Address: Samryong-dong, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Contact information: 041-521-5534
Postal Service Museum
It houses and exhibits various materials related to postal service, finance and Information and Communications. It contains 195,000 stamps and mail tray from 186 countries all around the world, including 806 stamps of 213 kinds in Korea. It operates from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays(to 5 p.m. in winter season), and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Sunday and national holidays are closed.
Address: Yangjimal-1gil 11-14, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Contact information: 041-560-5900
Website: www.postmuseum.go.kr
Admission fee: free
Historic Site of Yu Gwan-sun
Yu Gwan-sun participated in March First Independence Movement when she went to Ewha high school. (Ewha woman's high school) She came back to her hometown when the Japanese Government General of Korea issued the closing of school in 10th, March. And she led Aunae Independence Movement in Byungcheon, 1th of April in 1919. You can see figures of Aunae Independence Movement, Byeokkwan torture experience center and her trial process in Yu Gwan-sun Memorial Hall.
Address: Yugwansungil 38, Byeongcheon-myeon, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Contact information: 041-521-2821~2
Website: yugwansun.cheonan.go.kr
Admission fee: free
Gwangdeoksa Temple
It was established by Jajang yulsa in the Silla period, and reconstructed by Jinsan daesa. It was the most biggest temple in Gyeonggi province and Chungcheong province, but it was burned out in Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592. Daeungjeon hall and Cheonbuljeon hall were built thereafter. There is three stories stone pagoda in the early Goryo dynasty period. 400 years old walnut tree at the entrance of Daeungjeon hall is amazing.
* Gwangdeoksa Temple Stay(One night two days)/ every fourth weekends(One night two days)
* Entry fee: 30,000 won for adults, 20,000 won for teenagers and 10,000 won for children
Address: Gwangdeoksa Temple gil 30, Gwangdeok-myeon, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Contact information: 041-567-0050
Fax: 041-568-6050
Website: www.templestay.com
