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Nabawi Catholic Church (화산천주교회(나바위 성당))

Nabawi Catholic Church (화산천주교회(나바위 성당))

19.8 Km    9117     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.

Gudeurae Park (구드래조각공원)

Gudeurae Park (구드래조각공원)

19.8 Km    12122     2020-03-18

60, Naruteo-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-830-2880

Located at the western end of Busosan Mountain along the Baekma River, the Gudeurae region boasts beautiful scenery and a well-developed sculpture park. The port in the region acted as an entrance to the Sabi Castle during the Baekje dynasty and today serves as a dock for the cruise ship that travels up and down the Baekma River. Restaurants serving delicious regional cuisine are located near the dock, making the area a recommended tourist location for visitors who are looking for a combination of natural beauty and flavorful culinary delights.

Gudeurae was designated a Korea tourist region in 1985. Following the official designation, a sculpture park housing 59 sculptures was established in the area. Thirty of the works of art were crafted by sculptors residing in Gudeurae who are known for skills that have been handed down from artists dating back to the Baekje Period. The other 29 pieces are from Korean and overseas artists who participated in the International Modern Sculpture Symposium in 1999. The sculptures bring about a sense of beauty that reflects the region’s history as well as modern art, making the park a popular tourist site and retreat for residents. A monument built in memory of a well-known folk song describing the beauty of Gudeurae is also located in the region.

Buyeo Sky Banner (부여하늘날기)

Buyeo Sky Banner (부여하늘날기)

19.9 Km    0     2024-06-04

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.

Evergreen Hotel (에버그린 관광호텔)

19.9 Km    8114     2020-03-30

369, Hwanghwa-ro, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-742-3344

Evergreen Hotel is the only tourist hotel in Nonsan. The hotel has 40 comfortable rooms and 2 banquet halls, a seminar room, coffee shop, live café, buffet, and sauna.

Buyeo Market & Baengmagang Moonlight Night Market (부여장 (5, 10일) / 백마강달밤야시장)

Buyeo Market & Baengmagang Moonlight Night Market (부여장 (5, 10일) / 백마강달밤야시장)

19.9 Km    16665     2024-07-03

12 Seongwang-ro 173beon-gil, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Buyeo Market is a 5th-day market that opens every month on the 5th, 10th, 20th, 25th, and 30th or 31st (last day) of the month in the Gua-ri area of Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do. The market is regularly within the permanent market area spans over 9,693 ㎡. The market is visited by 2,000 customers on a daily basis and offers a wide variety of goods such as grain products, general supplies, fruits, and more. On Fridays and Saturdays, Baengmagang Moonlight Night Market takes place in the evening from 18:00 to 23:00. Visitors will find a charming stage and diverse food vendors equipped with tables and seats.

Sunshine Land (선샤인랜드)

20.0 Km    0     2024-07-09

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

Sunshine Land is a cultural complex located in Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do. One can experience and observe diverse content at this themed attraction, which is divided into four sections: Survival Experience Center, Military Experience Center, Sunshine Studio, and 1950 Studio. The Survival Experience Center and Military Experience Center incorporate VR technology for an interactive and realistic entertainment. The Sunshine Studo and 1950 Studio are decorated in the theme of the aftermath of the Korean War, allowing one to get a glimpse and knowledge of what life in Korea was like after the war.