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Cheonan World Dance Festival (천안흥타령춤축제)

19.0Km    2025-01-08

208 Beonyeong-ro, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-900-7020

The Cheonan World Dance Festival is a global event that brings everyone together through dance, transcending nationalities and language barriers. Dancers from all over the world gather in Cheonan to participate in various festival programs. The National Dance Competition is the highlight of the festival, with a total prize of about KRW 100 million. There is also the Street Dance Parade across the city center and the International Dance Competition in which dance teams from across the globe participate. Other shows include the energetic performances of the National University Cheerleading Competition and the exciting “Improv Dance Battle,” where everyone can join in on the fun. 

Anseong Machum Land (안성맞춤랜드)

19.1Km    2024-01-03

196-31 Namsadang-ro, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Anseong Machum Land is a resting place in the forest for Anseong citizens, and at the same time, it is a place for culture and arts. It offers a variety of things to see and do including: Namsadang Performance Hall, where visitors can watch folk and cultural performances by Namsadang troupe; Anseong Machum Culture & Craft Center; Anseong Machum Astronomical Observatory; Fountain Plaza; Waterside Park; Wildflower Garden; and Cypress Tree Forest. Also, every October, the city hosts the Namsadang Baudeogi Festival, an event dedicated to Baudeogi, the first and only female leader of the Namsadang troupe of the Joseon dynasty. Visitors are advised to check the festival dates when planning for the trip.

Anseong Seoknamsa Temple (석남사(안성))

19.1Km    2024-01-03

3-120 Sangchonsaemal-gil, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Seoknamsa Temple is located at the northeastern foot of Seounsan Mountain, 12 kilometers from Anseong. It’s a small temple but the view of stone steps leading up from the temple entrance to the Daeungjeon Hall is worth seeing. Seoknamsa Temple is known to have been presided by prominent monks such as Monk Hyegeo in the Goryeo dynasty. It is also where hundreds of monks in training stayed and practiced Buddhism at the time. The Daeungjeon Hall, which has three rooms on the front and three rooms on the sides, looks simple yet imposing with its gabled roof with double-layer eaves. The building with a hipped and gable roof resembling a crane flying right below the Daeungjeon Hall harmonizes with the Yeongsanjeon Hall. Seoknamsa Temple, which looms over the site, exudes a charm that immerses visitors with the energy of Seounsan Mountain. The Yeongsanjeon Hall also has a hipped and gable roof and three rooms in front and two rooms on the side. The sharp end of the roof is gently hidden in the forest, adding an elegant atmosphere. This building has great architectural significance because its bracket demonstrates the typical design of the early and middle Joseon dynasty. The temple also houses many cultural heritages such as the Yeongsanjeon Hall, where 16 Nahan are enshrined, the Daeungjeon Hall, and Rock-carved Stone Buddha, as well as local relics such as stone pagodas and stupas.

Anseong Namsadang Nori (6 shows) (안성 남사당놀이(6마당))

19.2Km    2025-04-29

경기도 안성시 보개면 남사당로 198-2

Anseong Namsadang Performances (안성 남사당놀이 상설공연)

19.2Km    2021-07-08

198-2, Namsadang-ro, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-678-2518

Namsadang refers to performance troupes which started during the late Joseon period (1392-1910). At the time, Namsadang troupes traveled throughout villages, entertaining the people with traditional performances such as pungmulnori, tightrope walking, and more. Regular Namsadang performances in Anseong first began in order to commemorate Anseong Namsadang, known to be the best of all Namsadang troupes, and the troupe's leader, Baudeogi.

Anseong Namsadang Performance Hall (안성 남사당 공연장)

19.2Km    2021-02-22

198-2, Namsadang-ro, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-678-2518

Namsadang is a renowned troupe that combines regional traditional arts, such as acrobatics, singing, dancing, and circus performances that originated from the Anseong area. The troupe was formed in honor of Baudeogi, a celebrated artist of the Joseon dynasty and Korea's first official female entertainer.

Namsadang performs on an ongoing basis and also focuses on developing and promoting various hands-on Namsadang programs. Through their world tour, Namsadang plays a big role in spreading Korea's culture internationally. The annual Baudeogi Festival is also a great opportunity for visitors to take in various performances and take part in activities.

Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival (안성맞춤 남사당 바우덕이축제)

19.2Km    2025-01-02

198-2 Namsadang-ro, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-678-2511

The Namsadang Nori Troupe, which was at the heart of popular culture during the Joseon Dynasty, can be likened to today’s touring musical theater companies. Anseong is the birthplace of the Namsadang, which expressed the joys and sorrows of the times through various forms of entertainment. The Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival inherits the tradition and culture of Namsadang and the artistic spirit of Baudeogi. It is designated as an official festival of the International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts (CIOFFⓇ), an official partner of UNESCO since 2006. Namsadang Nori (Itinerant Troupe Performance) is held at the festival, along with other shows, including Pungmul Nori (Folk Music and Dance Performance) and foreign folk performances. Visitors can catch the tightrope show every day, which is performed on a rope three meters off the ground. Other attractions include the reenactment of a traditional Korean wedding and royal procession and the World Parade. 

◎ Namsadang and Baudeogi
Namsadang was a performance troupe that went around singing, dancing, and performing various tricks. The troupe was initially composed of single men, but women also came to be members after the female performer and leader Baudeogi.

Gakwonsa Temple (각원사)

19.3Km    2024-03-15

245 Gagwonsa-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-561-3545

Gakwonsa Temple, nestled midway up Taejosan Mountain in Cheonan, stands as a beacon of hope for the peaceful reunification of Korea. The temple's most renowned feature is the immense bronze statue of the seated Amitabha Buddha, which measures 15 meters in x_height, 30 meters in circumference, and weighs 60 tons. Additionally, Gakwonsa Temple is distinguished by its Daeungjeon Hall, the largest Dharma Hall in Korea. The temple's Gaesan Memorial Hall houses a collection of artifacts associated with the temple.

Olive Young - Cheonan Sinbuldang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 천안신불당)

19.4Km    2024-04-19

#4BLB106-6, 80, Buldang 26-ro, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

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ON City Hotel / 오엔시티호텔

19.6Km    2025-03-18

105, Buldang 4-ro, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-553-8080

ON City Hotel is a premium business hotel in Cheonan. The hotel is located in Buldang-dong, the center of transport, culture, and shopping in the Cheonan and Asan region, and just a 5-minute drive away from the KTX Cheonan Asan Station. Opened in 2016, ON City Hotel boasts of clean and up-to-date facilities. The 159 rooms provide a pleasant and modern space equipped with a smart digital system. Some of the rooms even have an LG Styler, which disinfects and irons clothes. There are a variety of facilities such as a conference room for large-scale events; a ballroom for weddings, parties and group events; a meeting center for business meetings; City Cafe; restaurant Cucina; Roof Top Garden that only opens in the summer; fitness center; and man-only sauna. The hotel is close to the Cheonan City Hall and the industrial district, offering convenient access to major tourist attractions in the region as it takes about 20 minutes to the Independence Hall of Korea; 15 minutes to Hyeonchungsa Temple; 17 minutes to Oiam Folk Village; 7 minutes to Mediterranean Village; 25 minutes to Asan Spavia; and 30 minutes to Dogo Spa.