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Ganggyeong Oknyeobong Park (강경 옥녀봉)

Ganggyeong Oknyeobong Park (강경 옥녀봉)

7.9 Km    31946     2020-03-21

Bukok-ri, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-746-8503

Oknyeobong Peak is one of the eight scenic views of Nonsan and offers a great overview of the Geumgang River as it flows through the Ganggyeong district. Continuing out into the distance, views of Nonsan and Iksan can be seen, bringing to mind a traditional painting of a mountain and river. The scenery is so beautiful that there is a myth of mountain gods coming down to play and bathe during the full moon.

The signal-fire tower at the peak was built to receieve signals from the tower on Gwangduwonsan Mountain in Iksan, and passes the message along to Noseong signal-fire tower. The park is also in the area of the nation's earliest Baptist church, making it famous for people on a pilgrimage to sacred places.

Nonsan Ganggyeong Salted Seafood Festival (논산강경젓갈축제)

Nonsan Ganggyeong Salted Seafood Festival (논산강경젓갈축제)

8.4 Km    25876     2023-09-18

45, Geumbaek-ro, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-730- 2973

Nonsan Ganggyeong Salted Seafood Festival is held in the town where the largest salted seafood market in Korea is located. The salted seafood in the area is known for its long tradition and special process. During the festival period, visitors can buy salted seafood at special discounted prices.

Uncle Strawberry’s Farm (논산 딸기삼촌농장)

Uncle Strawberry’s Farm (논산 딸기삼촌농장)

8.9 Km    47759     2021-05-28

Byeongsa-ri, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-10-3884-4349

Uncle Strawberry originally sold his products to retail distributors such as markets, department stores and discount stores. However, the farm changed into an experience farm in order to provide the freshest produce to consumers. With no retailers in-between, Uncle Strawberry is now able to provide his best quality strawberries to his customers at a lower price. Uncle Strawberry products have been certified organic, using all-natural and eco-friendly farming methods.

Evergreen Hotel (에버그린 관광호텔)

9.6 Km    8114     2020-03-30

369, Hwanghwa-ro, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-742-3344

Evergreen Hotel is the only tourist hotel in Nonsan. The hotel has 40 comfortable rooms and 2 banquet halls, a seminar room, coffee shop, live café, buffet, and sauna.

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

9.6 Km    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.

Sunshine Land (선샤인랜드)

Sunshine Land (선샤인랜드)

9.9 Km    0     2024-06-03

102 Bonghwang-ro, Yeonmu-eup, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Sunshine Land is a cultural complex located in Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do. One can experience and observe diverse content at this themed attraction, which is divided into four sections: Survival Experience Center, Military Experience Center, Sunshine Studio, and 1950 Studio. The Survival Experience Center and Military Experience Center incorporate VR technology for an interactive and realistic entertainment. The Sunshine Studo and 1950 Studio are decorated in the theme of aftermath of the Korean War, allowing one to get a glimpse and knowledge of how Korea was like after the war. 

Nabawi Catholic Church (화산천주교회(나바위 성당))

Nabawi Catholic Church (화산천주교회(나바위 성당))

10.3 Km    9117     2024-04-07

146, Nabawi 1-gil, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-861-9210

Nabawi Catholic Church is located in Hwasan-ri, Mangseong-myeon in Iksan, Jeollabuk-do Province and is known as the oldest surviving catholic church in the Jeolla-do region. The church was built in 1906 to commemorate the return of priest Kim Dae-geon in 1845 (Joseon dynasty) after he was ordained in Shanghai, China. Inside the church stand two monuments: one built in 1954 to honor Joseph Vermorel (French missionary, 1860-1937) and one built in 1955 to honor priest and martyr Kim Dae-geon. Considered the most significant catholic relic of the Jeolla-do region, the church is sought out by large numbers of Catholic visitors each year.

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

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

10.6 Km    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.

Baek il heon Head House [Korea Quality] / 논산 백일헌 종택 [한국관광 품질인증]

Baek il heon Head House [Korea Quality] / 논산 백일헌 종택 [한국관광 품질인증]

11.0 Km    9208     2020-09-08

45, Jugok-gil, Sangwol-myeon, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-736-4166 / +82-10-2911-4166

The Baegilheon Head House (National Folklore Cultural Heritage No. 273) is the house that was bestowed upon General Yi Sam by King Yeongjo in recognition of his achievement in suppressing the Yi In-jwa Rebellion in 1728. King Yeongjo also granted Yi Sam the posthumous name ‘Baegilheon’. The house is composed of the munganchae (gate quarters) situated next to a tall gate, the ‘ㄷ’-shaped anchae (women’s quarters), and the ‘ㄱ’-shaped sarangchae (men’s quarters), which are configured in an overall square layout. The accommodation includes the munganchae, the araet sarang with a numaru (upper floor), and the wit sarang and the geonneotbang, each of which has a large toenmaru (a narrow wooden porch running along the outside of the building). Notably, the geonneotbang, which is connected with the daecheong (wooden floor) and has a cozy courtyard surrounded by a mud wall, was the living space for the eldest son of the family and his wife for many generations. As the house has been designated as a National Folklore Cultural Heritage, cooking in the guestrooms is strictly prohibited. However, the house provides breakfast prepared by the daughter-in-law of the head house free of charge. The toilets and shower room are situated in the back yard.

Yeonsan Halmeoni Sundae (원조연산할머니순대)

Yeonsan Halmeoni Sundae (원조연산할머니순대)

11.2 Km    18633     2024-02-28

1525 Hwangsanbeol-ro, Yeonsan-myeon, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Yeonsan Halmeoni Sundae is a sundae specialty restaurant located near Yeonsan Market. It has been passed down for four generations, insisting on the traditional taste. The representative menu is sundae gukbap (sundae and rice soup), which puts sundae and various internal organs in a milky broth. The broth is made by boiling pork bones, and the sundae is handmade using only pure pork blood and green onions. They also offer a sundae jeopsi (assorted sundae) and ttaro gukbap (rice and soup).