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Looking to explore Asan? Here's how you can easily get there! If you're coming from Seoul, you can hop on a train from Line 1 and get off at Onyangoncheon station, which is right in the city centre. For those wanting to enjoy hot springs, there's a fantastic hotel spa just a short 5-minute walk from the station. Alternatively, you can also take a bus from neighboring city, Cheonan or even from Seoul. The bus terminal is slightly outside the city centre, but don't worry, you can easily catch a taxi downtown (Shi-nae) for just 2000won. Another option is to take a city bus (420, 410) which will take you directly to the train station. Onyangoncheon can be easily reached from Cheonan, just a 30-minute bus ride or 15 minutes by train. If you're coming from Seoul, it's about a two and a half hour train ride or two hours by bus. There's even a convenient express train that starts from Cheongnyangri at the end of Line 1, making it almost as fast as the Nuriro. If you prefer the bullet train experience, the closest KTX station is Cheonan-Asan, which is just a 20-minute drive from the city centre. Regular trains connect the station to Onyangoncheon throughout the day, or you can opt for a taxi ride for around 7000won. The KTX from Cheonan-Asan is the fastest way to get to and from Seoul, taking only 30 minutes and costing approximately 15,000won. There's also a KTX train that goes to and from Incheon International Airport, with a travel time of about two hours. For those heading to Soonchunhyang University, the Sinchang Station on Line 1 is the last stop. You can easily reach it directly from Seoul by the express train- Nuriro, which runs a few times a day. The journey takes about an hour and a half and costs around 8,000won. The Nuriro also has stops at Onyangoncheon, Asan, Cheonan, Suwon, Anyang, Yongsan, and more.

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Popular Foods

The first and perhaps most famous Korean dish is Kimchi Jjigae, a spicy stew made from fermented vegetables (most commonly napa cabbage), with sliced pork, tofu, and chilli peppers added for extra kick. It's a comforting yet fiery dish that showcases the depth of Korean flavours.

Bibimbap is another wildly renowned Korean dish which translates directly to 'mixed rice'. It's typically served as a bowl of warm, steamed white rice, topped with sautéed vegetables, sliced meat (often beef or chicken), a fried egg, and chilled gochujang (red pepper paste) sauce that's stirred into the dish just before eating. This versatile meal can be enjoyed with an array of side dishes, making it both hearty and customizable.

Jajangmyeon is a delightful noodle dish starring chewy somen noodles drenched in a savory black bean sauce, typically garnished with julienned cucumber, crispy seaweed, and sesame seeds. While it often features seafood like squid, octopus, or shrimp, there are also vegetarian versions available. This hearty meal is both filling and satisfying, reflecting its Chinese origin while embracing a uniquely Korean twist.

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