Nonsan Ganggyeong Salted Seafood Festival (논산강경젓갈축제)

15.7 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.

Daedunsan Provincial Park (Jeollabuk-do Section) (대둔산도립공원(전북))

15.9 Km 72200 2024-04-07

611-34, Sanbuk-ri, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-263-9949

Daedunsan Mountain is defined by the grandiose rock peaks of Macheondae Summit, Chilseongbong, Janggunbong, and Ambong Peaks, as well as surrounding strange rocks and lush trees that fill the area including Samseonbawi Rock, Yongmungol Valley and Geumgangmun Gate. The area spanning from Macheondae Peak to Nakjodae Peak along the northern ridge offers a magnificent view, especially of the sunrise and sunset from Nakjodae.

Since its designation as a provincial park in 1977, Daedunsan Provincial Park has served as a scenic site equipped with recreational facilities including a cable car and Geumgang Suspension Bridge. A 5-minute cable car ride followed by a walk up the steep stairs leads to the suspension bridge, stretching 50 meters from Imgeumbawi Rock to Ipseokdae Pedestal. The park is also home to historic temples including Taegosa Temple of Jinsan, Ansimsa Temple of Unju, and Sinsounsa Temple of Byeolgok.

Nonsan Jijangjeongsa Temple (지장정사(논산))

16.4 Km 5455 2021-08-17

103, Hwagogan-gil, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-732-5629

Upon finishing his thousand-day prayers in Gyeryongsan Mountain in June 1980, Monk Deoksan came down to the site of an old temple in Noseong-myeon, Hwagok-ri and built Jijangjeongsa Temple. The upper part of the current Daeungjeon Hall was once the main hall of Jijangam Hermitage and was originally about 33 square meters. Daeungjeon Hall was later expanded to its current size. In 1995, Yeongsanjeon (Cheonbuljeon) Hall was built and in 1997, Seonjae Preschool was opened. The temple is open for praying and meditation and also has a charnel house. The temple and its followers are loyally devoted to the practice of Buddhism in its purest form.

Daedunsan Recreational Forest (대둔산자연휴양림)

16.5 Km 21170 2020-11-18

6, Daedunsan-ro, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-753-4242

Daedunsan Recreational Forest contains deep valleys and magnificent peaks. The new-growth forest on the lower half of the mountain is in perfect harmony with its idyllic surroundings. Nearby tourist attractions include Daedunsan Provincial Park, Taegosa Temple, and a battlefield from the Imjin War (1592-1598).

Wanju Hwaamsa Temple (화암사(완주))

16.8 Km 23321 2024-04-07

271 , Hwaamsa-gil, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do

The temple was founded by National Preceptor Ilgyo in the 3rd year of King Hyoso of Silla (694), and it is said that Seolchong once studied here. Geuknakjeon Hall was built in 1425 with the benefactor of Seong Dal-saeng. Uhwaru is also designated as a treasure as a building that shows the characteristics of ancient architecture. The bronze bell made during the reign of King Gwanghaegun was cast by Hoyeong, and it is called the alarm clock because it made a sound when something unfortunate happened to the temple or the country to inform of the emergency. Hwaamsa Temple is surrounded by the primeval forest of Myeongsan Mountain like a folding screen and has a valley with clear water flowing.

* Major cultural assets: Hwaamsa Uhwaru (Treasure), Hwaamsa Geuknakjeon (National Treasure), Hwaamsa Bronze Bell (Local Tangible Cultural Property), Hwaamsa Reconstruction Monument (Local Tangible Cultural Property)

Hanmaeum Naengmyeon (한마음냉면)

16.9 Km 7 2024-02-14

41 Jinjam-ro 70beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Hanmaeum Naengmyeon is renowned for its Pyeongyang-style cold buckwheat noodles served in a light broth. The restaurant's standout offering is kimchi bibim (stir-fried kimchi with beef), a delightful mix of arongsatae suyuk (boiled beef center heel slices) and kimchi. The cold buckwheat noodles enhance this dish, adding depth to its flavors. A warm broth served alongside provides relief for spicy taste buds. Other popular dishes include bibim naengmyeon (spicy buckwheat noodles), the tender suyuk (boiled pork slices), and the winter favorite manduguk (mandu soup).

Gyeryong Samgyetang (계룡삼계탕)

17.0 Km 3271 2024-02-13

33 Jinjam-ro 92beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Gyeryong Samgyetang is a Korean restaurant specializing in samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), a traditional nutritious food. The signature menu is the yak nokdu samgyetang (mung beans and ginseng chicken soup), prepared with over 10 medicinal herbs to replenish the body's energy. The samgyetang is served in a hot pot, providing a warm and satisfying meal. The meat is very tender, and the broth has a rich flavor.

Daebok Sikdang (대복식당)

17.0 Km 2693 2024-03-04

67 Jinjam-ro 140beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
042-542-8959

Daebok Sikdang is a renowned restaurant in Daejeon specializing in kalguksu (noodle soup). It offers various dishes incorporating kalguksu noodles. The signature menu items include ojingeo dubu duruchigi (stir-fried kimchi, squid and bean curd) and additional servings of kalguksu noodles. Rather than the typical clear broth, their specialty lies in mixing stir-fried pork ingredients with boiled noodles for a spicy and flavorful experience.

Jeju Yuginong Ssambapchon Main Branch (제주 유기농 쌈밥촌)

17.1 Km 2625 2024-02-14

75 Jinjam-ro 150beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Jeju Yuginong Ssambapchon, a restaurant dedicated to ssambap (leaf wraps and rice), offers a health-focused dining experience. Guests can enjoy an unlimited refill of five distinct varieties of fresh and organic leaf wraps. The restaurant's signature dish is the saeng samgyeopsal gamasot, which comes with deliciously grilled pork belly and hot pot rice. Another crowd-pleaser is their lunch specialty, jeyuk bulgogi ssambap (pork bulgogi, leaf wraps and rice).

Jinjamhyanggyo Confucian School (진잠향교)

17.2 Km 5244 2022-12-26

67, Gyochon-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-543-1811

Jinjamhyanggyo Confucian School was established to enshrine and orient the ancestral tablet of excellent classical scholars in 1405 (the 5th year of King Taejong's reign) and to educate people. More detailed information is not available in the record. The remaining building is called Daeseongjeon, and the ancestral tablets are 5 Seong, Songju 6 hyeon, and Korean 18 hyeon. One instructor, who received a plot of land and slaves from the nation, taught 30 students during the Joseon period, but after the Gapo Reform, the educational function disappeared and Seokjeon, a religious ceremony, was served in summer and fall with offerings of incense on the first day of each month and at the half-moon instead. Daeseongjeon (Cheongju Daeseong High School (Former Main Building of Cheongju Commercial High School) is designated as a Registered Cultural Heritage.

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