Gosan Miso Market / Gosan Market (고산미소시장/고산시장 (4, 9일))

16.7 Km 10831 2024-04-06

134 Nambong-ro, Gosan-myeon, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Gosan Miso Market encompasses both the Gosan Market (five-day market), which was established in 1964, and the Gosan Miso Market (daily market), which opened in 2013. It houses shops selling Korean beef, Gosan local foods, agricultural products, and dairy products. One of the highlights is the Korean-style meat restaurant located on the second floor, where customers can purchase Korean beef on the first floor and have it grilled right away. The five-day market operates on days containing the numbers 4 and 9.

Iksan Sungnimsa Temple (숭림사(익산))

17.2 Km 7496 2024-04-07

495-57, Baekje-ro, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-53-862-6394

Sungnimsa Temple is one of the major temples in Iksan under Geumsansa Temple and was believed by some to have been built by monk Jinpyo Yulsa during the reign of King Gyeongdeok (742-764) during the Silla period. Others believe that the temple was established during the first year of King Chungmok of the Goryeo dynasty in 1345. Sungnimsa Temple was named in honor of great monk Bodhi-Dharma, who practiced seated Zen meditation for nine years at Sorimsa Temple located deep inside Sungsan Mountain in China. The temple was burnt down during the Imjin War (1592-1598), leaving only Bogwangjeon Hall. Bits and pieces of the temple were later restored in 1697, 1819, and 1892.

Surakgyegok Valley (수락계곡)

18.0 Km 80445 2024-02-21

116 Surak-ri, Beolgok-myeon, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Surakgyegok Valley is a valley located in the northern part of Daedunsan Provincial Park. Enveloped by forests and flowing streams, it offers opportunities for forest bathing, and its moderate temperatures even in the summer make it suitable for leisure activities. Throughout the valley, visitors can find waterfalls such as Surakpokpo Falls and Seonnyeopokpo Falls. A notable feature of this area is the steep iron staircase nestled between cliffs, leading from the valley to the summit of Daedunsan Mountain, which is a highlight of the area.

Daedunsan Provincial Park (Nonsan Section) (대둔산도립공원 (논산))

18.2 Km 17762 2021-05-22

Surakgyegok-gil, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-746-6156

Daedunsan Mountain offers spectacular views and various scenic spots like Gunjigyegok Valley, Surakpokpo Falls, Macheondae Seonnyeopokpo Falls, Nakjodae Peak, Surakgyegok Valley, and more. In particular, the one-kilometer-high cliff and the unique rock formations at Surakpokpo Falls provide great scenery.

Surakpokpo Falls and Gunjigyegok Valley are at the entrance of the hiking trail that leads up to Daedunsan Mountain. It is about a two-hour hike from Surakgyegok Valley to Macheondae Peak on Daedunsan Mountain.

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

18.4 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.

Uncle Strawberry’s Farm (논산 딸기삼촌농장)

18.7 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.

Gosan Recreational Forest (고산자연휴양림)

19.1 Km 90782 2024-04-07

246, Gosanhyuyangnim-ro, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-263-8680

Located in Osan-ri, Gosan Recreational Forest is a popular family destination throughout all four seasons. Full of thick groves of larch trees, Korean white pines, rigida pines, and plenty of broad-leaved trees, the forest and its streams offer a cool and refreshing retreat. In spring, the forest is beautiful with wildflowers, azaleas and wild cherry blossom trees. In summer, families flock to the streams shaded by the thick forest canopy. As summer turns into fall, the whole area transforms into a rainbow of bright yellow, red, and orange. With the coming of winter, the snow covers the trees and blankets the ground, turning the forest in a winter dreamland.

Wanju Wild Food Festival (완주와일드푸드축제)

19.2 Km 34117 2024-04-07

246, Gosanhyuyangnim-ro, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-63-290-2622-3

Wanju Wild Food Festival is a 3-day festival taking place in the area of Gosan Recreational Forest. The festival provides environmentally-friendly food experiences using local agricultural products, along with various wild plants and animals from Wanju. Visitors can also enjoy traditional games and experiences such as cheonnyeop (fishing by hand). This festival aims to give visitors a feeling of sentiment for food from the past through partaking in the diverse experiential food programs surrounded by the beautiful natural environment.

Dongboseong (동보성)

19.5 Km 4757 2024-04-07

437, Hana-ro, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do

Dongboseong is an authentic Chinese restaurant serving dishes prepared by a number of chefs from China. It has separate rooms and large banquet rooms for group dining.

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

20.0 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.

Gosan Miso Market / Gosan Market (고산미소시장/고산시장 (4, 9일)) - Area information - Korea travel information