Nonsan Gwanchoksa Temple (관촉사(논산))

Nonsan Gwanchoksa Temple (관촉사(논산))

– Homepage
gwanchoksa.modoo.at

– Tel
+82-41-736-5700

Gwanchoksa Temple in Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do is located at the foot of Banyasan Mountain (100 meters in elevation). This temple enshrines a Seokjomireukbosalipsang Buddha (Treasure), which was built over the course of 38 years, beginning in 967 during the Goryeo period. According to legend, while a lady was picking fernbrake on Banyasan Mountain, she heard a baby crying. When she went over, there was no baby but instead was a large rock sticking out from the ground. Upon hearing this story, the government ordered a Buddha statue to be made from the rock. This Buddha statue, widely known as ‘Eunjimireuk Buddha,’ is the largest stone Buddha in Korea (18.12 meters in x_height, 9.9 meters in girth, 1.8 meters in the length of ears, 2.43 meters at the x_height of crown). There are many other cultural heritages in this temple and every April, a splendid cherry blossom tunnel stretching from Nonsan to Gwanchoksa Temple is at its peak.

– Address : 25, Gwanchok-ro 1beon-gil, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

※ Presentation Information
– Experience Guide
06:00-20:00

– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-41-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-41-736-5700

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
N/A Open all year round

– Restrooms
Available

– Admission Fees
[Individuals]

Adults 1,500 won / Teenagers 1,200 won / Children 800 won

[Groups]

Adults 1,000 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 700 won

* Adults (ages 19 and older) / Teenages (middle & high school students) / Children (ages 7 to 12)

* Free admission for senior citizens (ages 65 and older)
* Groups: 30 or more people

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

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

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⊙ Nonsan Strawberry Festival (논산딸기축제)

– Homepage
www.nonsan.go.kr

– Tel
+82-41-730-2973

The Nonsan Strawberry Festival is held in Nonsan, the largest strawberry production region in Korea. Its rich soil and clean water and air give the region a perfect environment for growing excellent quality strawberries. It has been making its mark as a strawberry producer for 90 years, including 50 of which had full-scale production and shipment. The festival here helps elevate the regional economy and also functions to establish better communication among cities. Also, the festival is thought of as one of the most well-known festivals in Chungcheongnam-do, attracting a lot of domestic and overseas visitors. It features a picnic zone with strawberries, a science experience kids zone for children’s enjoyment, and special content related to Nonsan’s defense-friendly identity, such as a helicopter tour.