Yesan-gun is a county in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. It is a richly agricultural inland region, particularly famous for its high-quality produce, such as Yesan apples and scallions. The county is also known for its well-preserved historical sites and beautiful natural scenery, and offers a quiet and peaceful atmosphere.
What sets Yesan-gun apart from other cities is the harmonious coexistence of tradition and nature. The area is represented by Buddhist heritage sites like Sudeoksa Temple, which boasts a long and proud history.
Understand
[edit]Yesan-gun is a mid-sized region in the northwestern part of South Chungcheong Province where you can enjoy the beauty of all four seasons. In spring, a beautiful natural landscape unfolds, centered around the Yedangho Suspension Bridge. In autumn, during the rich harvest season, festivals are held where you can taste the famous Yesan apples. It is an great place for those seeking a quiet trip and delicious local food.
Get in
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Nearby cities include Asan and Gongju to the east, Seosan and Hongseong to the west, and Cheongyang to the south. Approximate travel times from other locations are as follows:
By train
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Yesan is on the Janghang Line. Travel times to Yesan Station:
- From Yongsan Station (Seoul): 1 hr 30 min
- From Asan Station (Asan): 25 min
- From Hongseong Station (Hongseong): 20 min
Yesan County is served by six stations on the Janghang Line: Sinchang (shared with Seoul Subway Line 1), Hongseong, Sapgyo, Hanam, Yesan, and Ungcheon.
Yesan County is served by the Janghang Line, a major KORAIL train line connecting cities in the Chungcheong and Jeolla provinces. The main train station is in Yesan-eup, and it is a key transportation hub for the region.
- 1 Yesan Station (예산역), ☏ 1588-7788. you can easily access major attractions like Yesan Traditional Market, the Deoksan Hot Springs, and Sudeoksa Temple by bus or taxi.
- 2 Sapgyo Station (삽교역). It's a quieter station compared to Yesan Station but provides access to the nearby Sapgyo Traditional Market.
- 3 Naepo Station (내포역). It is under construction, located between Hongseong Station and Hapdeok Station (in Dangjin), with a target completion date of 2027.
By bus
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- 4 Yesan Bus Terminal (예산종합터미널), 935 Yesan-ri, Yesan-eup. A central hub for transportation, offering convenient intercity and express bus travel to various parts of the country. It provides excellent connections to major cities like Seoul, Daejeon, and Cheonan. For the Seoul Metropolitan Area, express buses run daily to the Gangnam Express Bus Terminal, with a travel time of about 1 hour and 40 minutes. There are also well-established intercity bus routes that connect Yesan to other key cities in the area, including Incheon, Seongnam, Ansan, and Suwon. Within the Chungcheong Region, frequent buses operate to nearby cities like Cheonan, Daejeon, Hongseong, Dangjin, and Asan. These routes also stop at smaller terminals within Yesan County, making them very convenient for local residents. Additionally, express bus routes to Busan and Gwangju are available, making travel to more distant regions possible. The terminal is equipped with a waiting area, ticket counter, convenience store, and a restaurant. A taxi stand is directly in front of the terminal for easy transfers to other local transportation.
- From Seoul (Gangnam Express Bus Terminal): Approx. 1 hour 40 minutes
- From Daejeon (Dongbu Terminal): Approx. 1 hour 10 minutes
- From Cheonan (Integrated Terminal): Approx. 1 hour
- From Incheon (Integrated Terminal): Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes
- From Gwangju (Bus Terminal): Approx. 3 hours
- From Busan (Bus Terminal): Approx. 4 hours
By taxi
[edit]Taxi stands are usually near the bus stop.
The basic fare for a regular taxi is ₩4,800 during the day and ₩5,800 at night. A ₩100 surcharge is added based on time and distance. The basic fare covers up to 1.6 km (about 1 mile), with an additional ₩100 charged for every 135 meters after that.
Get around
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The bus system in Yesan-gun operates with local buses that connect various areas, primarily centered around the Yesan General Bus Terminal. Most bus routes start or end at the terminal, while some routes also depart from the Ssangsongbaegi area near the north gate of Yesan Market.
Most major bus stops have well-maintained bus timetables, and some are equipped with amenities like heating/cooling systems or heated benches. However, there are not many English announcements or signs for tourists, so it's a good idea to confirm your route number and destination in advance.
Yesan Bus Routes by Number
- 100s: Yesan General Bus Terminal ↔ Daesul direction
- 200s: Yesan General Bus Terminal ↔ Sinyang, Yugu, Cheongyang direction
- 300s: Yesan General Bus Terminal ↔ Eungbong, Daeheung, Gwangsi direction
- 400s: Yesan General Bus Terminal ↔ Sinyewon, Onyang (Asan), Sinchang direction
- 500s: Yesan General Bus Terminal ↔ Sapgyo, Oga, Deoksan, Haemi direction
As of 2023, the adult fare with a transportation card is ₩1,400.
By taxi
[edit]- Yesan-gun Seomgim Taxi: A special transportation service operated by Yesan-gun to help residents in areas where public transportation is limited operating much like a regular call taxi.
See
[edit]- 1 Sudeoksa Temple (수덕사), Deoksan-myeon (44 minutes by bus 991 from Naepo New Town Express Bus Station), ☏ +82 41-330-7700. Sudeoksa Temple is famous for its beautiful natural environment, and many people visit in autumn.
- 2 Yedang Lake Sculpture Park (예당호 조각공원), 148 Yedang Tourist-ro, Eungbong-myeon (get off at Yesan General Terminal and take bus 370 for 55 minutes to arrive), ☏ +82 41-339-8281. It is a harmonious place like Yedangho Lake, and you can enjoy various activities.
- 3 Splas Hot Spring Water Park (스플라스 온천 워터파크), Deoksan-myeon (take buses 991, 993, or 990 from Naepo New Town Express Bus Station), ☏ +82 41-330-8062. You can enjoy various water park equipment and hot springs.
- 4 Sudeoksa, 대한민국 충청남도 예산군 덕산면 수덕사안길 79. 운영 시간. This is a famous temple in Yesan. A lot of people visit here. be especially good to see in autumn. 요금.
- 5 Yedangho Suspension Bridge (예당호 출렁다리), Husari 39, Eungbong-myeon (take 370 from Yesan General Terminal and arrive in 55 minutes.), ☏ 041-339-8287. It runs from March to November until 22:00 and other months until 20:00. It is a suspension bridge located in Yedang Lake, the largest reservoir in Korea. Once you cross it, it is selected as a tourist destination you want to keep coming. free.
- 6 Naepo Botanical Village (내포보부상촌), Deoksan-myeon (23 minutes by bus 991 or 990 from the Naepo City Transit Center.), ☏ 041-337-8830. It is open from 10:00 to 18:00 on weekdays and from 19:00 on weekends. It is closed on Mondays.. It is a traditional cultural reproduction experience theme park where Korea's traditional distribution culture and nature live and breathe, and you can easily access, experience, and learn various contents using Bobusang's own culture. 4,500~11,000.
Do
[edit]- 1 Yedang Lake Monorail (예당호 모노레), Yedangho Monorail, 158 Yedang Tourist-ro, Eungbong-myeon (It takes 14 minutes by taxi from Yesan General Terminal). Mar-Oct: daily 09:00-19:30. If you go on weekdays, you can ride a monorail without having to wait. I recommend you to go on weekdays. And since you can accompany your dog, you can visit with your dog or cat.
- 2 Yesan Stork Park (예산 황새 공원), 62-19 Yesan Stork Park, Simokdae-gil, Gwangsi-myeon (about an hour and a half away by Yesan bus 314-2 — this bus does not come often), ☏ 041-339-8366. Mar-Oct: Tu-Su until 18:00, Nov-Feb: Tu-Su until 17:00. It is a special place where you can see the natural monument, the resident bird, and the stork. It is good to go on a family trip course
- 3 Sapgyo Market Gopchang Street (삽교시장 곱창거리), 7-11 Sapgyo-ro 4-gil, Sapgyo-eup (take bus number 510 from Yesan market and arrive in 30 minutes). This is a place where various tripe and rice soup shops are gathered. It is recommended for those who want to taste tripe.
- 4 Yesan Market (예산시장), Yesan Market-gil, Yesan-eup (14 minutes from Yesan General Terminal by bus 610 or 631), ☏ 041-333-3318. It is open from 11 to 21 every day.. There is a market-like old store, and various restaurants and bakery restaurants are gathered.