Uncle Strawberry’s Farm (논산 딸기삼촌농장) - Area information - Korea travel information

Uncle Strawberry’s Farm (논산 딸기삼촌농장)

13.9Km    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.

Seodong Park and Gungnamji Pond (서동공원과 궁남지)

14.6Km    2024-06-04

52 Gungnam-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-830-2953

Gungnamji Pond, a Historic Site located in Seodong Park, is Korea’s first artificial pond and was created by King Mu from the Baekje dynasty, who fell in love with and eventually married Princess Seonhwa. Gungnamji, literally means a pond in the south of the royal palace in Korean, was the given name according to the Samguksagi records.

According to a record in the Samguksagi, the History of the Three Kingdoms, King Mu dug this lake south of his palace in the 35th year of his reign (634) and connected it by a 7800-meter long waterway to the water source. The king then had willow trees planted around the bank and had an artificial mound constructed in the middle of the lake.

Yeonkkot Iyagi (연꽃이야기)

14.9Km    2024-12-10

Yeonkkot Iyagi, which literally means “lotus story,” is a restaurant in Buyeo, Chungcheongnam-do that uses lotus and lotus leaves. It is a restaurant that offers a variety of menu items in addition to lotus leaf rice and lotus tea, which can be enjoyed together during the meal. Lotus leaf rice contains ingredients such as jujubes, ginkgo nuts, and pumpkin seeds, and the scent of lotus leaves permeates the freshly steamed glutinous rice, offering a fragrant meal. The restaurant also has an impressive children's menu called lotus pork cutlet. Another thing to take note of are the lotuses added in the side dishes.

Buyeo National Museum (국립부여박물관)

14.9Km    2021-08-13

5, Geumseong-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-833-8562

Buyeo National Museum was first established by the Buyeo Preservation Society in 1929 as a collection of relics and artifacts related to the Baekje kingdom. This collection was on display at a government building from the Joseon dynasty until 1970, when a new building was erected on the southern foothills of Busosan Mountain. It moved again on August 6, 1993 to the current location. The museum has four exhibition halls and an outdoor exhibit with a total of about 1,000 relics on display.

Jeongnimsa Temple Site & Sabi-gil (정림사지와 사비길)

15.4Km    2025-08-18

83 Jeongnim-ro, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Jeongnimsa Temple Site, located in the city center of Baekje, the capital during the Sabi dynasty, is a representative Buddhist site of Baekje. Even after the fall of Baekje, the Five-story Stone Pagoda of Jeonnimsa Temple Site still stands tall today, revealing the historical significance of Baekje. Sabi-gil, an eco-friendly walking trail, takes visitors around many popular attractions from the Baekje era, allowing a glimpse into the history and culture of Baekje.

Five-story Stone Pagoda at Jeongnimsa Temple Site [UNESCO World Heritage] (부여 정림사지 오층석탑 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

15.5Km    2025-10-23

83 Jeongnim-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-830-2880

This granite pagoda from the late Baekje period in Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do has been designated a National Treasure. It is generally known as the "Baekje Five-story Pagoda." As one of two remaining Baekje pagodas, this stone pagoda itself is a precious and important artifact that established the lineage of Korean stone pagoda patterns. With refined and creative features, it exemplifies the beauty and elegance that were imitated in the latter-day pagodas.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm - variety show "Two Days and One Night"
This location was featured on the variety show "Two Days and One Night," where the cast took on three 'human tower building' challenges inspired by the Five-story Stone Pagoda at Jeongnimsa Temple Site as part of their dinner mission. Surrounded by numerous national heritage sites showcasing Baekje culture, the area is an excellent destination for cultural exploration.

Iksan Safety Experience Training Center (KOSHA) (익산 안전체험장(안전보건공단))

15.5Km    2025-07-30

127-49 Iksan-daero 78-gil, Hamyeol-eup, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do

Iksan Safety Experience Training Center is a safety training facility founded to raise public awareness on safety prevention and management, covering a wide variety of safety hazards that can occur in the everyday or workplace environment through fun and interactive content. The center uses VR and smart technology to simulate real-life emergency situations to educate the public on how to prevent and handle hazardous situations. It has 50 interactive content overall, spread out among six different themed halls. The training center is open to visitors of all ages for free.

Banyasa Temple (반야사(논산))

15.5Km    2024-10-04

104 Samjeon-gil, Gayagok-myeon, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Banyasa Temple is a unique temple with many of its buildings located in an old mine shaft. Upon first sight, visitors may feel disappoint at what appears to be simply the Daeungjeon Hall standing before a rock cliff. However, walking behind the main hall leads to the entrance to the mine. Because the mine shaft is cool in summer and warm in winter, it's a great attraction to visit all year round.

Donamseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (돈암서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

15.8Km    2021-06-22

26-14, Im 3-gil, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-736-0096

Donamseowon Confucian Academy was built in 1634, originally 1.5 kilometers away from its current location. It received a royal charter in 1660 and relocated to its current location in 1880 due to flooding problems. The academy's main gate, Ipdeokmun Gate, is made up of three entrance doors. Once inside, Yangseongdang Hall can be seen facing the main gate, with Eungdodang Hall to the left. Ancestral rites take place every February and August at Jungjeong Hall. Inside the academy is a shrine that houses the ancestral tablets of four prominent scholars who taught at this institution - Kim Jang-saeng, Kim jip, Song Jun-gil, and Song Si-yeol. Among the academies that served Kim Jang-saeng and his teachings, Donamseowon is considered the most important and influencial.

Buyeo Sky Banner (부여하늘날기)

15.9Km    2025-10-28

12 Seongwang-ro 173beon-gil, Buyeo-gun, Chuncheongnam-do

Buyeo Sky Banner is the only place that offers free-flying hot air balloon ride in Korea and was designated as one of the top ten themed travels by Korea Tourism Organization. Buyeo is a rural region considered ideal for flying hot air balloons due to its relatively low mountain terrains. The balloons fly a distance of seven to eight kilometers over the Baengmangang River, offering a bird's-eye-view of Buyeo and the Geumgang River as well as the many historical heritages from the Baekje period.