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Chilgapsan Recreational Forest (칠갑산자연휴양림)

Chilgapsan Recreational Forest (칠갑산자연휴양림)

18.5Km    2021-10-28

668-103, Chilgapsal-ro, Cheongyang-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-940-2428

Chilgapsan Recreational Forest opened in 1990 within a lush natural forest. The park offers many amenities to enjoy a relaxing time in nature. Overnight guests can stay in a cabin, complete with heating, a kitchen, and shower, or camp in the campground. The forest is also capable of hosting retreats, with training buildings and a lecture hall. Day visitors can enjoy the many walking trails and hiking paths, as well as a water playground and observation decks. The forest is located next to Chilgapsan Provincial Park, with many valleys in the area for more time in nature, as well as Cheonjangho Lake and Modeoksa Temple.

Daeil Restaurant (대일식당)

Daeil Restaurant (대일식당)

18.8Km    2024-03-11

334 Guyong-gil, Namyang-myeon, Cheongyang-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

This eatery is celebrated as a true local dining spot, where the ambiance brings one back to a bygone era through its interior and exterior design. It’s a baekban (set menu) restaurant that offers a hearty spread of Korean side dishes, soup (or jjigae), and rice. The menu keeps it simple with three distinct jjigae options: soft bean curd jjigae, known for its delicate texture; a robust soybean paste jjigae, simmered with savory soybean paste; and a zesty kimchi jjigae, renowned for its spicy excellence. Jjigae, a staple in Korean cuisine, pairs perfectly with rice and is a common feature at the Korean dinner table. Here, diners are invited to savor the authentic flavors of Korean home cooking. Notably, this restaurant has earned accolades for its moderately seasoned dishes that avoid overuse of spices, ensuring the flavors are palatable without being overpowering. Be mindful that during peak hours, like weekday lunchtimes, there may be a wait or the restaurant may be sold out of certain items due to popularity.

Nonsan Myeongjae House (논산명재고택)

18.9Km    2025-12-05

50 Noseongsanseong-gil, Noseong-myeon, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Myeongjae House in Nonsan, also known as Yoon Jeung's House, faces the village. At its backdrop is the scenic landscape of Noseongsan Mountain, and behind the gates is a large rectangular pond. Inside the pond, there is a small, round rock, as if an island, where a 300-year-old tree has stood the test of time alongside the old house. Walk past the pond and ascend the stone steps to the front yard, where a sarangchae (main guest room) greets visitors. In 1984, the house was recognized for its value and designated as a National Folk Cultural Heritage. This traditional house offers hanok stays, as well as experience programs such as tea ceremonies, natural dyeing, and traditional music performances. Nearby attractions include Noseongsanseong Fortress, Noseonghyanggyo Confucian School, Noseong Gwollisa Temple, and the main neighborhood of Noseong-myeon.

Homeplus - Nonsan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 논산)

Homeplus - Nonsan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 논산)

19.0Km    2024-04-18

187, Simin-ro, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

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Nonsan Gwanchoksa Temple (관촉사(논산))

Nonsan Gwanchoksa Temple (관촉사(논산))

19.9Km    2021-12-03

25, Gwanchok-ro 1beon-gil, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-736-5700

Gwanchoksa Temple in Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do is located at the foot of Banyasan Mountain (100 meters in elevation). This temple enshrines a Seokjomireukbosalipsang Buddha (Treasure), which was built over the course of 38 years, beginning in 967 during the Goryeo period. According to legend, while a lady was picking fernbrake on Banyasan Mountain, she heard a baby crying. When she went over, there was no baby but instead was a large rock sticking out from the ground. Upon hearing this story, the government ordered a Buddha statue to be made from the rock. This Buddha statue, widely known as ‘Eunjimireuk Buddha,’ is the largest stone Buddha in Korea (18.12 meters in x_height, 9.9 meters in girth, 1.8 meters in the length of ears, 2.43 meters at the x_height of crown). There are many other cultural heritages in this temple and every April, a splendid cherry blossom tunnel stretching from Nonsan to Gwanchoksa Temple is at its peak.