Ganggyeong Traditional Salted Fish Market (강경젓갈시장)

15.5Km 2021-07-19

30-3, Ongnyeobong-ro 27beon-gil, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-745-1985

The Ganggyeong Traditional Salted Fish Market is one of the largest markets of its kind in Korea. There is a diverse range of salted fish available and can be bought relatively cheap. Ganggyeong salted fish uses a traditional method that can only be found here. It preserves the nutrients and has a savory taste making it a great natural seasoning for kimchi and other dishes. In Ganggyeong, the salted fish is fermented in a low temperature warehouse that maintains the temperature between 10 and 15℃. The fermentation process takes approximately three months.

Uncle Strawberry’s Farm (논산 딸기삼촌농장)

15.6Km 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.

Baekje Cultural Museum (백제문화체험박물관)

15.8Km 2024-02-23

43-24 Janggok-gil, Daechi-myeon, Cheongyang-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Designed to mimic the traditional kilns of the Baekje period, the Baekje Cultural Museum is a unique space that blends historical elegance with immersive exhibits. It showcases five key masterpieces: the historic Baekje kiln site that’s over 1,500 years old, exquisite blue tiles, an evocative painting of Choi Ik-hyeon's exile, an intricate rubbing of the Confucius statue, and a resplendent golden turtle. Additionally, the museum offers a variety of interactive centers like a gold mine exploration area, an agricultural culture center, an exhibition hall that transports viewers back to the 1960s. There are also Han Sang-don Memorial Hall, Yoo Sang-ok Donation Room, and Jeongseung Park. On weekends, the museum becomes even more lively, offering hands-on activities such as pottery and cup making, as well as the chance to dress in traditional Baekje attire.

Chilgapsan Jangseung Park (칠갑산 장승공원)

16.0Km 2021-08-18

Janggok-ri, Cheongyang-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-940-2194

Jangseung Park on Chilgapsan Mountain is the largest preservation area for "jangseungs," the ancient wooden or stone totem poles that were usually placed at the village entrance to ward off evil spirits. It was established in May 1999 to counter the dwindling awareness of the artifacts, and houses some of Korea's tallest jangseungs (11.5 m) as well as replicas of indigenous totem poles from across the world. Today, it continues to host the Annual Chilgapsan Mountain Jangseung Festival, and serves as an important site of Korean history learning.

Seodongyo Theme Park (서동요 테마파크)

16.8Km 2024-12-06

616 Chungsin-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-832-9913

Seodongyo Theme Park is an open film set studio in a huge 33,000 square meter plot of land. The theme park offers various sets from Goryeo to Joseon dynasty as well as royal residences of Baekje dynasty, the commoners’ village, the village of the nobles and more. The set was the backdrop of various dramas including “Ballad of Seodong (2005), “The Great Sheer (2012)” and more. Visitors can also engage in various experience programs.

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Seodongyo Theme Park is a Baekje-themed set. The buildings that preserve the traditional architectural style and quaint scenery will make you feel like you’ve traveled back in time along with Hae-soo.

Nabawi Catholic Church (화산천주교회(나바위 성당))

16.9Km 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.

Kim Jaesung Dunuchon (김재성두부촌)

17.3Km 2024-10-15

1F, 76 Buchang-ro, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
041-735-2914

Kim Jaesung Dunuchon is a specialty restaurant where you can taste homemade bean curd dishes. They make bean curd using traditional methods with Korean soybeans, resulting in a smooth and savory flavor. Their bean curd is known for its tender texture and richness, especially when enjoyed with aged kimchi (fermented cabbage kimchi) matured for three years. Their menu includes dubuchon jeongsik (tricolor bean curd and boiled pork slices set menu), dubu bossam (napa wraps with pork and bean curd), dubu baekban (bean curd set menu), dubu duruchigi (stir-fried bean curd), and sogogi beoseot dubu jeongol (beef, mushroom and bean curd hot pot).

Himart - Nonsan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 논산점)

17.4Km 2024-04-19

395, Jungang-ro, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

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Starpark (Chilgapsan Astrnomical Observatory) (칠갑산천문대 스타파크)

17.7Km 2024-02-23

178-46 Hantigogae-gil, Jeongsan-myeon, Cheongyang-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Starpark, also known as Chilgapsan Astronomical Observatory, is nestled within Chilgapsan Provincial Park in Cheongyang-gun, Chungcheongnam-do. This observatory is a science museum with a focus on astronomy and space, catering to both the general public and students. Conveniently, it's just a five-minute walk from the parking area. The facility is housed in a three-story structure. On the first floor, visitors can enjoy a three-dimensional dome theater and an audiovisual room. The second floor houses a publicity center and an observation deck. The observatory’s main observation room is on the third floor and features Korea’s largest refracting telescope (APO 304 mm), which is used primarily for viewing sunspots and prominences during the day. Additionally, there’s an auxiliary observation room equipped with Korea's first 180-degree hemispherical three-stage sliding system. This room is designed for nighttime stargazing and is fitted with a 400-milimeter reflecting telescope for observing planets, star clusters, and nebulae. Children are particularly fond of the 12-meter geo-massive astronomical projection room, where they can experience 5D images. For those wishing to extend their visit, accommodations are available at Namcheon-ri Sanchon Ecological Village or nearby Alps Village. Staying in these locations provides easy access to both the Chilgapsan Astronomical Observatory and the Cheonjangho Suspension Bridge, making for a comprehensive educational and recreational experience.

Nonsan Jijangjeongsa Temple (지장정사(논산))

18.2Km 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.

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