Geumsan World Insam Festival (금산세계인삼축제)

18.2Km 2025-01-08

30 Insamgwangjang-ro, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-750-2306

The Geumsan World K-Insam Festival is a well-being event that promotes the excellence of ginseng, an herb that strengthens the immune system against cancer and other diseases. Visitors can take part in health-related programs, including the red ginseng foot bath, Korean medicine therapy, and traditional massage at the Health Experience Hall. Visitors can also try foods made with ginseng and check out the various shapes that the medicinal plant comes in and its uses, including makgeolli (unrefined rice wine) and fries. There are booths for a wide variety of activities, such as ginseng harvesting and ginseng art, as well as performances that introduce Geumsan’s culture and traditions. Geumsan ginseng can also be purchased at a cheaper price at the festival’s market, and its goods can be received directly from within the county.

◎ Geumsan Ginseng
Geumsan Insam Herbal Medicine Market deals with 80% of Korea’s total ginseng production.

Geumsan Boseoksa Temple (보석사 (금산))

18.2Km 2021-11-29

30, Boseoksa 1-gil, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-753-1523

Located on the southeastern slope of Jinaksan Mountain (732 meters), about six kilometers away from Geumsan-eup, Boseoksa Temple was founded by the great Buddhist monk Jogu Daesa in 866 (12th year of King Heongang) during the Silla Kingdom. The temple’s name Boseoksa (boseok meaning jewelry) comes from the statue of Buddha in the temple that was cast from gold found in the mountain facing the temple.

The temple is comprised of Daeungjeon Hall, Euiseongak Shrine and Sansingak Shrine. Close to the temple grounds are 12 stunning waterfalls. Visitors can also see a 1,100 year-old ginkgo tree or take a pleasant stroll along a 300-meter long fir tree road.

Garden of Sky (하늘물빛정원)

18.2Km 2024-06-03

156 Geomhan 1-gil, Chubu-myeon, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

A garden filled with wild flowers, exotic plants, and rare trees, Garden of Sky is nestled by Jangsanhosu Pond located at the foothills of Meodeullyeong Pass. The garden also has a wide variety of facilities that cater to visitors' convenience and needs such as a jjimjilbang (Korean sauna), seminar rooms, restaurants, herbal souvenir shop, cafes local food stores, forests, and photo zones.

Sunshine Studio (논산 선샤인스튜디오)

18.3Km 2024-11-04

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

Originally established as the set for the drama "Mr. Sunshine", it has since garnered interest as a filming location for historical dramas such as "Pachinko" and "Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938". It is currently open to the public as a tourist attraction. Strolling through Sunshine Studio in costumes of the era, one feels as if they've stepped into the bustling Hanseong of the 1900s.

Dongsang Unjangsangyegok Valley (동상운장산계곡)

18.4Km 2024-04-07

Daea-ri, Dongsang-myeon, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Dongsang Unjangsangyegok Valley is a valley located at the easternmost part of Wanju. Spanning approximately 9 kilometers, it combines Dongsanggyegok Valley and Unjangsangyegok Valley. With its picturesque valley and refreshing waterfalls, it attracts visitors from all over the country during the summer months for recreation. In autumn, the colorful foliage further enhances the joy of hiking.

Gyeryong Musangsa Temple (무상사(계룡))

18.4Km 2023-04-13

129, Hyangjeoksan-gil, Gyeryong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-42-841-6084

Musangsa Temple is an international Zen Temple exclusively for foreigners. The temple aims at promoting Korean Zen Buddhism among foreign monks and nuns while encouraging non-Buddhist priests and religious leaders to experience Zen. Twice a year (once in the summer and once in the winter) a 3-month program is held for foreign monks and nuns to come and practice Ganhwaseon, a type of Zen Buddhism. Travelers and other foreigners are also welcome to participate in shortened versions of the program, which are typically one week in length. During meditation/program periods, public visits are limited. The temple’s yearly schedule is divided into three sections with the last section providing various events and programs including weekend events and workshops. The temple also offers temple stay and other programs run in both Korean and English.

Olive Young - Daejeon Gasuwon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 대전가수원)

18.5Km 2024-04-18

1149, Gyebaek-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon

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Hwangtae Kalguksu (황태칼국수)

18.6Km 2024-02-28

15-22 Jeongnim-ro 10beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Hwangtae Kalguksu is a Korean restaurant known for offering various hwangtae (dried pollack) dishes. The popular menu item is hwangtae bajirak kalguksu (noodle soup with dried pollack and clams), featuring a broth prepared by boiling hwangtae for long hours in a cast-iron pot. The combination of refreshing broth and soft noodles makes it a sought-after dish, especially for those looking for a hangover soup. The restaurant also serves dishes like hwangtae gui (grilled dried pollack), hwangtae jeongol (dried pollack hot pot) and hwangtae jinguk (dried pollack soup).

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

18.8Km 2024-04-18

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

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Daea Arboretum (대아수목원)

18.8Km 2024-04-07

94-34, Daeasumok-ro, Dongsang-myeon, Wanju_Gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-280-4590

Daea Arboretum is located in Sancheon-ri, Wanju. Daea Arboretum has an extensive forest of 300,000 ornamental trees. The forest is equipped with spring water, an observatory, forest museum, and a forest classroom. The arboretum focuses on preserving the forest ecosystem, research and utilize domestic plants, and promote forest education to the public. Daea Arboretum has a total of 2,683 species of diverse plants.

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