A Fall Trip to Asan: Discovering Yi Sun-sin's Legacy at Yeohae Naru
293 Eunhaengnamu-gil, Yeomchi-eup, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Autumn, the perfect season for travel!
I'm excited to share my recent trip to Asan, invited by the city to explore a newly opened attraction that perfectly complements the fall season.
Located along the Gokgyocheon Ginkgo Tree Road, this place offers a chance to immerse yourself in the beautiful autumn scenery while learning about the story of Admiral Yi Sun-sin. This is the newly opened Yi Sun-sin Tourism Experience Center, Yeohae Naru, and today I'll be sharing my experience there.
The Yi Sun-sin Tourism Experience Center Yeohae Naru recently opened in Asan. Admission is free, and its location along the Gokgyocheon Ginkgo Tree Road makes it a delightful place to visit while strolling through the ginkgo tree-lined street. It was a welcome oasis, offering a cool indoor space to escape the sun.
Yi Sun-sin Tourism Experience Center Yeohae Naru
Address: 293 Eunhaengnamu-gil, Yeomchi-eup, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Operating Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Closed: None, except for Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) on October 6th
Yeohae Naru features an LED display on its exterior walls, providing a space to relax on outdoor benches and enjoy media art. The attention to detail in the design was impressive. Many people enjoying a peaceful walk were also seen sitting on the benches, appreciating the media art.
Train Travel to Asan
The journey began with the KTX Maeum Train departing from Yongsan Station. The approximately one-hour trip to Asan makes it ideal for a day trip, allowing for a more relaxed travel experience.
Sharing snacks and catching up with my travel companions made the train ride enjoyable. Before I knew it, we arrived at Asan Station. Recently, I've been traveling by train more often, and I'm truly captivated by its charm. It's convenient and fast, making train travel the best!
Gokgyocheon Ginkgo Tree Road
Arriving in Asan by train, I had plenty of time to visit some of Asan's representative tourist attractions. I visited Oeam Folk Village, had lunch at Mediterranean Village, and stopped by Hyeonchungsa Shrine. Immersing myself in the autumn scenery made the day feel like a gift. After Hyeonchungsa, I headed to Gokgyocheon Ginkgo Tree Road. There was an opening ceremony for Yeohae Naru. Although it would have been great to participate, I was glad to be able to visit at all.
Walking along the Ginkgo Tree Road, I was immersed in autumn. Seeing people enjoying a stroll along the river was relaxing. The breeze was refreshing, and the autumn flowers that colored the river garden were beautiful.
The ginkgo trees were still mostly green. Visiting during the Chuseok holiday would likely offer a chance to walk along a ginkgo tree road filled with yellow leaves. Although I was a little disappointed by the early colors, the sunlight shining through the green leaves was so beautiful that I was happy to be there.
I couldn't resist taking pictures in the street decorated with cute murals. The Gokgyocheon Ginkgo Tree Road, with its flat terrain, is easily accessible to everyone. The smiles on the faces of the elderly people in wheelchairs were a testament to this.
Unable to choose between two beautiful murals, I decided to capture both! The pink tree and the girl holding a ginkgo leaf were both so lovely that I, being greedy, stood in the middle and took pictures of them both. Haha!
Visiting Yi Sun-sin Tourism Experience Center Yeohae Naru
As the Ginkgo Tree Road came to an end, an unfamiliar building came into view. This was the newly opened Yi Sun-sin Tourism Experience Center, Yeohae Naru. Admission is free.
I picked up a Yeohae Naru pamphlet at the information desk and embarked on a full-fledged tour. The information desk was located on the 2nd floor of the 3-story building. An elevator made it easily accessible for children and the elderly.
I started my tour from the 1st floor, where a media art exhibition was in full swing. The exhibition featured interesting works, including an unexpected depiction of Admiral Yi Sun-sin playing musical instruments and enjoying a bath!
In the center of the 1st floor, a large-scale media art display captivated visitors. Many people were watching the exhibition.
I couldn't take my eyes off the constantly changing screens. I watched diligently, not wanting to miss a thing. I was also grateful for the beautiful scenery of Asan.
On the 2nd floor, there is an information desk and a souvenir shop. Many people were browsing the souvenir shop. With the recent K-pop craze, traditional Korean goods are selling out. There were many wonderful goods here as well.
Admiral Yi Sun-sin was made into a cute character. Pens, sticky notes, stickers, key rings, and other products were on sale.
There is also a photo zone at the entrance to the souvenir shop, which is called Chungeun's Shop. They also had awesome postcards, and each person could take one for free. After much deliberation, this is the postcard I chose. There are many different types of postcards, so be sure to pick one up!
There was also a photo sticker camera at the entrance, where you could take and print photos immediately. I took a photo sticker to commemorate my visit today. I posted it on the board next to it, so if you go, please look for me! Haha!
The 3rd floor has a reading area and a rest area. Most of the books were related to Admiral Yi Sun-sin. There was a variety of books, from comic books for children to books for adults.
There was also a space to read on the other side. I sat down for a while to rest and read a book.
Review
Strolling along the Gokgyocheon Ginkgo Tree Road and taking in the autumn scenery was wonderful, but I also enjoyed spending time at Yeohae Naru, learning about Admiral Yi Sun-sin and engraving his story in my heart. It has a different charm than Hyeonchungsa Shrine, so I would recommend that anyone visiting the area stop by. You can look back on history, add a touch of emotion to your autumn trip, and have a happy trip with a sense of fulfillment that is different from usual.
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