Overview
Situated in Asan, Chungcheongnam-do at 18 m elevation, Onyang-dong (온양1동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 온양1동 (Onyang-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Asan |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 18 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Onyang oncheon Station (온양온천역) (0.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Pomun-sŏnwŏn (보문선원) (2.5 km) · Sinjeonghoyuwonji (신정호유원지) (2.1 km) · Paegam-sa (백암사) (3.8 km) · Namsanjayeongongwon (남산자연공원) (2.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Onyangonch’ŏnil-tong (온양온천1동) (0.4 km), Onyangonch’ŏni-dong (온양온천2동) (0.8 km), Yonghwa-dong (용화동) (1.3 km), Sirok-tong (실옥동) (1.5 km), Sojŏng-ni (소정리) (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Onyang-dong (온양2동) (1.0 km) · Onyang-dong (온양4동) (1.4 km) · Onyang-dong (온양3동) (1.9 km) · Onju-dong (온주동) (2.9 km) · Asan (아산) (3.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Onyang oncheon Station (온양온천역) (0.6 km). KTX/SRT to Cheonan-Asan and Gongju stations (35–50m from Seoul); Saemaeul lines along the West Coast. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "온양1동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Pomun-sŏnwŏn (보문선원) (2.5 km) — Onyang-dong (온양1동)
- Sinjeonghoyuwonji (신정호유원지) (2.1 km) — Onyang-dong (온양1동)
- Paegam-sa (백암사) (3.8 km) — Onyang-dong (온양1동)
- Namsanjayeongongwon (남산자연공원) (2.6 km) — Onyang-dong (온양1동)
Local Food & Regional Specialties
- Hearty regional 국밥 (Gukbap rice soup) and handmade 칼국수 (Kalguksu knife-cut noodles) simmered with anchovy, radish, and seasonal greens from Chungcheongnam-do.
- Charcoal-grilled local pork belly (Samgyeopsal), marinated short ribs (Galbi), and savory 해물파전 (scallion and seafood pancakes) served at family-run 식당 (Sikdang, ₩9,000–₩16,000).
- Earthenware-aged 된장 (Doenjang soybean paste) and 고추장 (Gochujang), sun-dried regional produce, traditional 한과 (Hangwa rice sweets), and local brewery 생막걸리 (unpasteurized draft Makgeolli).
- Locals gather for weekday 백반 (Baekban home-style lunch sets, ₩9,000–₩12,000) where every table receives 6–10 complimentary refillable banchan side dishes, and browse the traditional 5-day market (오일장) for seasonal harvest specialties. Across Onyang-dong (pop. 12,000) in Asan, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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