Day Tour in Nonsan: Simple Itinerary and Guides

Are you planning to visit other places in Korea outside Seoul? Then consider to also visit the city of Nonsan in Chungnam. Nonsan is an agricultural city known for their strawberries and rice harvest. Moreover, you may have also heard of Nonsan because a lot of Korean celebrities completed their basic military training from ROK Army Training Center in the city. Only got a day to tour around Nonsan? Here is a detailed and uncomplicated day tour itinerary in Nonsan that you can follow:

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Start Your Day by Visiting Myeongjae’s House

Start your day tour in Nonsan city by visiting the house of famous Confucian scholar Myeongjae Yun Jeung. According to records, Myeongjae had a humble and simple life that even though the king offered him government position in several occasions, he chose to decline them all. Myeongjae’s House (명재고택) embraces over 300 years of history as the famous scholar once lived there. It is deemed as one of the most typical upper-class houses during the Joseon dynasty era but compare to other aristocrats’ homes, his house looks modern.

Location

50, Noseongsanseong-gil, Noseong-myeon, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

How to get there

From Nonsan Bus Terminal or Nonsan Train Station, take bus no. 501, 504, 505, 508, 509 or 515 and drop off at Gyochonli Jeongnyujang (교촌리 정류장). Walk for about 8 minutes to get to Myeongjae’s House. Take note that there are 2 bus stops with the name “Gyochonli” (교촌리). Make sure to drop off at 교촌리 정류장.

Important Reminder

This area in Nonsan is a bit difficult to commute going to and from. The buses that pass through 교촌리 정류장 have long intervals so make sure to check the bus schedule or else you will end up waiting for long hours.

11:30 AM to 12:30 PM — Visit Sinwonsa Temple

From Myeongjae’s House, you can continue your day tour in Nonsan by going to Sinwonsa Temple. It is one of the mai Buddhist temples locared in Gyeryong mountain. The temple was built by the monk Bodeokhwasang in the 11th year (651) of King Uija’s reign of Baekje, and underwent several expansions. Learn more about Myeongjae’s House.

Location

8 Yanghwa-ri, Gyeryong-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

How to get there

From Myeongjae’s House, take bus no. 509 or 505 and get off at Sinwonsa Temple bus stop.

12:30 NN to 2:00 PM — Have Your Lunch at Rice Flower Restaurant

Have a savory lunch at Rice Flower (밥꽃하나피었네) restaurant. The difference of Rice Flower to other gourmet restaurant is that most of its ingredients are homegrown. Thus, making its dishes fresh, healthy and delicious. You can even see the farm where they harvest just near the restaurant. Know more about Rice Flower restaurant.

Location

153-2 Yanghwa-ri, Gyeryong-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do (충청남도 공주시 계룡면 양화리 153-2)

How to get there

From Sinwonsa Temple, Rice Flower is just five minutes away.

3:30 PM to 6:00 PM — Experience the Old Times at Nonsan Sunshine Studio

End your day tour in Nonsan by experiencing going back in the old times at Nonsan Sunshine Studio (논산 선샤인스튜디오). If you are a Kdrama fan, you will probably recognize this site as it is the filming location of hit Kdramas “Mister Sunshine” and “The King: Eternal Monarch.” Learn more about Nonsan Sunshine Studio.

Location

102, Bonghwang-ro Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do (충남 논산시 연무읍 봉황로 102)

How to get there

From Sinwonsa bus stop, take bus no. 505 or 509 and get off at 우리정형외과 bus stop just after the Shinhan bank. Then take bus number 201, 202, 203,204, 211, 212, 213, 216, 220 or 221 and get off at Hullyeonso Ipsodaedae Bus Station (훈련소입소대대). Walk around 1 km to get to Sunshine Studio. Or take bus number 216 to Hwanghwa 4 ri [황화4리] and walk for around 4 minutes to get to Sunshine Studio.

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