Wanggung Five-story Stone Pagoda (익산 왕궁리 오층석탑)

19.0Km 9847 2024-04-07

San 80-1, Wanggung-ri, Wanggung-myeon, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-859-5708

The Wanggung Five-story Stone Pagoda is located on a hill about 2 kilometers south of Wanggung-myeon in Iksan, which is believed to have been the capital of the nation during the Mahan Era. The pagoda stands tall at 8.5 meters and was officially designated as a National Treasure. Relics from the Goryeo dynasty that were found inside the pagoda were designated as a National Treasure and are currently housed in the National Museum of Korea. Of the excavated relics, the most famous; the Sarijangeomgu, a magnificent container of Buddha’s Sarira; the green glass Sarira bottle topped with a lotus-shaped stopper; and the Sungeumgeumganggyeongpan, which contains the 19 golden plates of the Diamond Sutra.

Hansan Ramie Fabric Cultural Festival (한산모시문화제)

19.0Km 24172 2024-03-28

1089 Chungjeol-ro, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-950-4256

Hansan Ramie Fabric Cultural Festival continues the tradition of recognizing Hansan ramie fabric, or "mosi" in Korean, registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Visitors can experience weaving traditional Korean natural fiber as well as try on mosi clothing. Various other programs and events are planned including a fashion show, designer competition, and more.

Seocheon Hansan Mosi Museum (서천한산모시관)

19.0Km 3485 2018-09-06

1089, Chungjeol-ro, Hansan-myeon, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Mosi (Ramie Fabric) is one of Hansan’s special local products, along with sogokju liquor. Seocheon Hansan Mosi Museum explains the history and process of making mosi, as well as provides visitors with a chance to see it being made by skilled artisans. With the assistance of Bang Yeon-ok, visitors can try their hand at the process, designated Important Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 14, or try other experience programs such as natural dying and making useful items.

Café Deoki (카페 덕기)

19.0Km 0 2024-04-07

104 Deokgi 1-gil, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do

Café Deoki is a large-scale cafe that opened in 2022. It is well-known for its banana greenhouse, which houses over 100 trees, and also cultivates tangerine trees. Their signature menu items include tangerine juice and banana pudding made from crops grown on-site. The café, known for its exotic banana greenhouse and the entire ambiance, is famous as a photo spot.

Archaeological Site in Wanggung-ri [UNESCO World Heritage] (익산 왕궁리유적 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

19.2Km 26592 2024-04-07

666, Gungseong-ro, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-859-4631

Archaeological Site in Wanggung-ri, designated as Historic Site No. 408 on September 17, 1998, has a surface area of 216,862 square meters. The site has various structures and artifacts from Baekje dynasty to unified Silla period. Artifacts were found within the rectangular-shaped fortress site that surrounds Wanggungri Five-story Stone Pagoda, National Treasure No. 289.

Wanggung Dawon (왕궁다원)

19.2Km 0 2024-04-07

21-5 Sagok-gil, Wanggung-myeon, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do

Wanggung Dawon is a hanok café built in the 1800s. It was once the residence of Song Byungwoo, a rich person in the region, and has been operating as a traditional tea house since 2008, preserving the charm of the old hanok. The café offers a wide variety of teas, with the signature menu item being ssanghwatang (herbal tonic tea), a traditional Korean beverage. Ssanghwatang is made with ingredients such as jujube, ginseng, and chestnuts, known for its warming properties.

KT&G Sangsangmadang Nonsan (KT&G 상상마당 논산)

19.5Km 20541 2018-09-06

15-20, Hancheon-gil, Sangwol-myeon, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

KT&G Sangsangmadang are cultural arts facilities located in Hongdae, Chuncheon, and Nonsan. The Nonsan branch includes basic facilities such as a design shop, café, and experiences, while also offering an art lounge, art camping village, and youth training facilty for more indepth education. Sangsangmadang’s lives out its concept of growing artistic imagination and sharing happiness.

Baengmagang Leisure Park (백마강레저파크)

19.6Km 3055 2022-04-08

424, Wangheung-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-1833-8982

Baengmagang Leisure Park provides camping all year round as well as caravan facilities and water sports facilities. Visitors can enjoy waterski, wakeboarding, banana boat, and water playgrounds as well as outdoor swimming pool in the summer.

Munheonseowon Confucian Academy (문헌서원)

19.7Km 7460 2020-06-18

66, Seowon-ro 172beon-gil, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-953-5895

Munheonseowon Confucian Academy was established to pay tribute to the memory of Lee Gok (1298-1351) and Lee Saek (1328-1396) who were well-respected for their writings and character. The school was originally built in 1594, but was burnt down during the Imjin War (1592-1598). It was rebuilt in 1610 and became a legislated private institute in 1611.

The academy consists of an educational area and a shrine. Mortuary tablets of five Confucian scholars including Lee Jong-hak, Lee Ja, Lee Gae as well as Lee Gok and Lee Saek were enshrined at the school.

Myeongrjaegotaek [Korea Quality] / 논산 명재고택 [한국관광 품질인증]

19.8Km 10551 2023-11-29

50 , Noseongsanseong-gil, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-735-1215

Myeongjae Old House in Nonsan, Chungcheonbuk-do, was the house of Yun Jeung, a Joseon scholar of King Sukjong’s time. The house stands open to the village without a tall gate or fence, and consists of a sarangchae (men’s house) and gotganchae (storehouse) arranged protectively around the anchae (women’s house). The sarangchae has three guest rooms and a porch offering scenic views. Bathrooms and toilets are modern and clean. There is a thatched outbuilding with sound equipment and a beam projector for meetings. Cultural experience programs offered include traditional Korean music, a tea ceremony, and natural dyeing.

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