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− | '''Cheonan''' (천안, 天安) is a city in South Chungcheong, South Korea. | + | '''Cheonan''' (천안, 天安) is a city in [[South Chungcheong]], [[South Korea]]. |
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<h2 class=subheader>How to travel to {{FULLPAGENAME}}</h2> | <h2 class=subheader>How to travel to {{FULLPAGENAME}}</h2> | ||
− | ===Travel by | + | ===Travel by Train=== |
− | The KTX from Seoul takes just 35-40 (depending on which train) minutes to zip to Cheonan-Asan Station, but you'll need to connect to the painfully slow #20 or #13 bus (₩1,200 without a card) to get to central the Shingsegae/Bus Terminal area of Cheonan. Alternatively, you can walk about 200m to Asan Station, where for ₩1,000 you can get a 5 | + | The KTX from [[Seoul]] takes just 35-40 (depending on which train) minutes to zip to Cheonan-Asan Station, but you'll need to connect to the painfully slow #20 or #13 bus (₩1,200 without a card) to get to central the Shingsegae/Bus Terminal area of Cheonan. Alternatively, you can walk about 200m to Asan Station, where for ₩1,000 you can get a 5 minutes subway (not underground) train ride into Cheonan Station. From here you can connect to both north lines going towards [[Suwon]]/Seoul or to the south lines heading to either [[Busan]] or [[Gwangju]]/Mokpo. |
− | Alternatively, you can take a 급행 (express) subway directly to Seoul or Yongsan stations in about an hour and a half. These trains run roughly once per hour. You can find the up-to-date timetables in the ticketing area of Cheonan station where you enter for the subway only lines. | + | Alternatively, you can take a 급행 (express) subway directly to [[Seoul]] or Yongsan stations in about an hour and a half. These trains run roughly once per hour. You can find the up-to-date timetables in the ticketing area of Cheonan station where you enter for the subway only lines. |
− | === Travel on a Bus | + | === Travel on a Bus === |
The express and intercity bus terminals are located near each other in the northern part of town. Note that the intercity terminal is hidden in the basement of the Shinsegae department store. | The express and intercity bus terminals are located near each other in the northern part of town. Note that the intercity terminal is hidden in the basement of the Shinsegae department store. | ||
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The subway line has been extended from Cheonan Station to KTX Cheonan-Asan station and continuing to Asan. | The subway line has been extended from Cheonan Station to KTX Cheonan-Asan station and continuing to Asan. | ||
− | <h2 class=subheader>What to | + | <h2 class=subheader>What to See</h2> |
− | + | * IndepHall MegaGate - Grand Hall of the Nation | |
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+ | * Independence Hall of Korea - 독립기념관 | Jincheon 12 kilometers east of Cheonan Opening Hours: Tue-Sun 09:00-17:00 free The largest museum in Korea, sprawling over acres of land in the hills, with seven giant exhibition halls devoted to the nation's struggle to throw off the [https://ja.ehalal.io/muslim-friendly-travel-2024/{{urlencode:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|PATH}} Japanese] yoke between 1870 and 1945. Note that thit is a privately funded operation and thus even more slanted towards a nationalist version of history than usual. Most 3xx/4xx-series buses pass by, board them either at Cheonan Station or in front of the intercity bus terminal (₩950, 25 minutes). | ||
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* Gagwonsa Buddhist Temple At Taejosan (Mt. Taejo) 태조산 - The Buddhist temple has a very large sitting Buddha. A nice place to go hiking. | * Gagwonsa Buddhist Temple At Taejosan (Mt. Taejo) 태조산 - The Buddhist temple has a very large sitting Buddha. A nice place to go hiking. | ||
− | <h2 class=subheader>Top | + | <h2 class=subheader>Top Travel Tips</h2> |
− | Upstairs from the bus station is a movie theater which plays Korean and Western films. | + | Upstairs from the bus station is a movie theater which plays [https://ko.ehalal.io/muslim-friendly-travel-2024/{{urlencode:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|PATH}} Korean] and Western films. |
− | A | + | A swimmingpool competition is held every Thursday night at 10pm across from Shinsegae Department Store at I.D. Billiards. The size of the turn-out varies, but the people are generally very friendly making it a good place to meet fellow foreigners. |
− | <h2 class=subheader>Shopping | + | <h2 class=subheader>Shopping</h2> |
− | As of late | + | As of late 20023 the old Galleria shopping complex which doubled as the Cheonan Bus Terminal was remodeled and renamed to Shinsegae. The new Shingsegae is where most Cheonanites go for their local shopping of luxury items in Cheonan. |
There is also a new Galleria now opened which is an architectural marvel. It's won many design awards and is set over 9 floors. Definitely worth a taxi ride of ten minutes just to see the building. (If you go planning to buy take a LOT of money). | There is also a new Galleria now opened which is an architectural marvel. It's won many design awards and is set over 9 floors. Definitely worth a taxi ride of ten minutes just to see the building. (If you go planning to buy take a LOT of money). | ||
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Across the street from Shinsegae Department Store is a whole host of other venues to buy you much needed items. Once you exit the Bus Terminal, you'll see the crowds flowing across the street at every green pedestrian light. Over there you'll also find many more food options awaiting your tongue and stomach. | Across the street from Shinsegae Department Store is a whole host of other venues to buy you much needed items. Once you exit the Bus Terminal, you'll see the crowds flowing across the street at every green pedestrian light. Over there you'll also find many more food options awaiting your tongue and stomach. | ||
− | <h2 class=subheader>Halal Restaurants | + | <h2 class=subheader>Halal Restaurants</h2> |
− | + | Please be informed that on some destination such as {{FULLPAGENAME}} we had no local Muslim/a that has researched some of the area. If you are a Muslim/a and have been to {{FULLPAGENAME}} or would like to maintain the eHalal Guide to {{FULLPAGENAME}}, please contact us at guides@ehalal.io or email us your updates. | |
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− | * | + | * Mount Fishtail Near Cheonan Station (천안역). Walk out the East exit of Cheonan Station and cross the street and it's on the building on the right on the second floor. [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-curries/ Curries] around ₩8,000-₩10,000. A South Asian [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-curries/ Curries] restaurant, which is decidedly uncommon in Cheonon. It's owned by a lovely [[Nepal|Nepalese]] couple. |
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There are plenty of motels in the alleys across the street from the bus terminals and near the train station. | There are plenty of motels in the alleys across the street from the bus terminals and near the train station. | ||
− | * Joatel 조아텔 | + | * Joatel 조아텔 Sinbu-dong 455-8 cross street from bus terminal, straight one block, turn right ☎ +82 41-622-7942 ₩40,000-60,000, plus ₩10,000 on weekends This clean motel has spacious, well-equipped rooms, including PCs, fancy showers and big round bathtubs. No room keys, but the staff will let you in and out on request. Some English spoken. |
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− | * | + | * Metro 57-9, Daeheung-dong, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do ☎ +82 41-622-8211 |
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− | + | * [[Asan]] - Hot-spring resort with which Cheonan shares its KTX station. | |
− | + | * [[Cheongju]] - Provincial capital of [[North Chungcheong]], and historic town in its own right. Birthplace of ''jikji'' and the world's oldest moving metal type print book. | |
− | + | * [[Chungju]] - Gateway to [[Danyang]] and Suanbo, two hours by direct bus from the intercity terminal | |
− | + | * [[Gongju]] - City to the south, and former capital of Baekje, known for its Beakje tombs. Also the gateway to hiking a nearby national park. | |
− | + | * [[Suwon]] - Satellite city of [[Seoul]], and sporting a World Heritage fortress. | |
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{{IsPartOf|South Chungcheong}} | {{IsPartOf|South Chungcheong}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:32, 24 September 2024
Cheonan (천안, 天安) is a city in South Chungcheong, South Korea.
Contents
How to travel to Cheonan
Travel by Train
The KTX from Seoul takes just 35-40 (depending on which train) minutes to zip to Cheonan-Asan Station, but you'll need to connect to the painfully slow #20 or #13 bus (₩1,200 without a card) to get to central the Shingsegae/Bus Terminal area of Cheonan. Alternatively, you can walk about 200m to Asan Station, where for ₩1,000 you can get a 5 minutes subway (not underground) train ride into Cheonan Station. From here you can connect to both north lines going towards Suwon/Seoul or to the south lines heading to either Busan or Gwangju/Mokpo.
Alternatively, you can take a 급행 (express) subway directly to Seoul or Yongsan stations in about an hour and a half. These trains run roughly once per hour. You can find the up-to-date timetables in the ticketing area of Cheonan station where you enter for the subway only lines.
Travel on a Bus
The express and intercity bus terminals are located near each other in the northern part of town. Note that the intercity terminal is hidden in the basement of the Shinsegae department store.
How to get around In Cheonan
A complex and confusing system of buses covers the area, but there is no information whatsoever in English at the stops or in the buses themselves. However, nearly all services start from or terminate at the intercity bus terminal.
The subway line has been extended from Cheonan Station to KTX Cheonan-Asan station and continuing to Asan.
What to See
- IndepHall MegaGate - Grand Hall of the Nation
- Independence Hall of Korea - 독립기념관 | Jincheon 12 kilometers east of Cheonan Opening Hours: Tue-Sun 09:00-17:00 free The largest museum in Korea, sprawling over acres of land in the hills, with seven giant exhibition halls devoted to the nation's struggle to throw off the Japanese yoke between 1870 and 1945. Note that thit is a privately funded operation and thus even more slanted towards a nationalist version of history than usual. Most 3xx/4xx-series buses pass by, board them either at Cheonan Station or in front of the intercity bus terminal (₩950, 25 minutes).
- Gagwonsa Buddhist Temple At Taejosan (Mt. Taejo) 태조산 - The Buddhist temple has a very large sitting Buddha. A nice place to go hiking.
Top Travel Tips
Upstairs from the bus station is a movie theater which plays Korean and Western films.
A swimmingpool competition is held every Thursday night at 10pm across from Shinsegae Department Store at I.D. Billiards. The size of the turn-out varies, but the people are generally very friendly making it a good place to meet fellow foreigners.
Shopping
As of late 20023 the old Galleria shopping complex which doubled as the Cheonan Bus Terminal was remodeled and renamed to Shinsegae. The new Shingsegae is where most Cheonanites go for their local shopping of luxury items in Cheonan.
There is also a new Galleria now opened which is an architectural marvel. It's won many design awards and is set over 9 floors. Definitely worth a taxi ride of ten minutes just to see the building. (If you go planning to buy take a LOT of money).
An Emart is located in the basement of the Shinsegae shopping complex.
Across the street from Shinsegae Department Store is a whole host of other venues to buy you much needed items. Once you exit the Bus Terminal, you'll see the crowds flowing across the street at every green pedestrian light. Over there you'll also find many more food options awaiting your tongue and stomach.
Halal Restaurants
Please be informed that on some destination such as Cheonan we had no local Muslim/a that has researched some of the area. If you are a Muslim/a and have been to Cheonan or would like to maintain the eHalal Guide to Cheonan, please contact us at guides@ehalal.io or email us your updates.
- Mount Fishtail Near Cheonan Station (천안역). Walk out the East exit of Cheonan Station and cross the street and it's on the building on the right on the second floor. Curries around ₩8,000-₩10,000. A South Asian Curries restaurant, which is decidedly uncommon in Cheonon. It's owned by a lovely Nepalese couple.
Muslim Friendly Hotels/Resorts
There are plenty of motels in the alleys across the street from the bus terminals and near the train station.
- Joatel 조아텔 Sinbu-dong 455-8 cross street from bus terminal, straight one block, turn right ☎ +82 41-622-7942 ₩40,000-60,000, plus ₩10,000 on weekends This clean motel has spacious, well-equipped rooms, including PCs, fancy showers and big round bathtubs. No room keys, but the staff will let you in and out on request. Some English spoken.
- Metro 57-9, Daeheung-dong, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do ☎ +82 41-622-8211
News & References
Travel Next
- Asan - Hot-spring resort with which Cheonan shares its KTX station.
- Cheongju - Provincial capital of North Chungcheong, and historic town in its own right. Birthplace of jikji and the world's oldest moving metal type print book.
- Chungju - Gateway to Danyang and Suanbo, two hours by direct bus from the intercity terminal
- Gongju - City to the south, and former capital of Baekje, known for its Beakje tombs. Also the gateway to hiking a nearby national park.
- Suwon - Satellite city of Seoul, and sporting a World Heritage fortress.
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