Sequential Promotion of Cities and Counties in the Province
Chungcheongnam-do Province announced that it will operate the "Chungnam of the Month" content, starting in March with Nonsan City, as part of the "Visit Chungnam Year 2025-2026" campaign. Each month, the province will focus on promoting a specific city or county through this initiative.
"Chungnam of the Month" will introduce the main tourist attractions, travel courses, local festivals and events, and special tourism products of the featured city or county each month. These will be promoted through the official provincial social media channels and the Chungnam Tourism website.
The "Chungnam of the Month" for March is Nonsan City, highlighting tourist resources worth visiting such as the Nonsan Strawberry Festival and the Ganggyeong Modern History Street.
◇ A Festival Where You Can Taste Nonsan Strawberries Recognized Worldwide
From March 27 to 30, the 27th Nonsan Strawberry Festival will be held at Nonsan Citizen Family Park. Under the theme "Nonsan Strawberry, Connecting the World," the festival aims to showcase the excellence of Nonsan strawberries, which have been recognized for their sweetness in places like Bangkok, Thailand and Indonesia, and to promote the "Visit Chungnam Nonsan Year 2025-2026."
The festival will feature programs utilizing fresh Nonsan strawberries, such as the Nonsan Strawberry Street Parade, clean strawberry harvesting experience, and a strawberry dessert cafe. There will also be unique defense-related content, including a helicopter exhibition and ride experience in collaboration with the Army Aviation School.
Additionally, a variety of events are being prepared, such as the Ganggyeong Cultural Heritage Night Walk, which utilizes nationally registered cultural heritage sites in Ganggyeong, the Korean Confucian Culture Festival based on Confucian heritage, the Yeonsan Jujube Festival, the Ganggyeong Salted Seafood Festival, and the Yangchon Dried Persimmon Festival.
◇ Must-Visit Attractive Tourist Spots in Nonsan
Nonsan's "Sunshine Land" is a popular cultural complex where visitors can enjoy military experiences (survival games, VR experiences, screen and indoor shooting) and tour drama and movie sets from the 1900s to the 1950s. It is especially famous as the filming location for the popular drama "Mr. Sunshine."
"Ganggyeong Modern History Street" is currently the largest salted seafood market in Korea and is renowned nationwide for its high-quality fermented seafood.
In addition, Ganggyeong Modern History Street and various modern buildings offer a nostalgic journey to the past, and there are many restaurants and cafes where young people can enjoy unique menus.
◇ Nonsan Travel Tips
The Nonsan Tour Pass is a mobile ticket that allows visitors to enjoy popular spots in Nonsan City for 24 hours at a reasonable price, offering benefits in various areas such as tourism experiences, unique cafes, local restaurants, and emotional accommodations.
Travelers using trains can take advantage of the Korail "Nonsan Free Travel" program, which provides a 50% discount coupon on train fares when verifying tourist information QR codes, and can also receive travel souvenirs at the tourism promotion center in front of Nonsan Station.
◇ Recommended Course to Enjoy Nonsan Full of Memories and Romance
For a one-day trip to Nonsan, the recommended itinerary includes Gwanchoksa Temple, Tapjeong Lake Suspension Bridge, Sunshine Land, Ganggyeong Modern Culture Street, and Oknyubong Peak.
Gwanchoksa Temple is famous for the Eunjin Mireuk, the largest stone Maitreya Bodhisattva statue from the Goryeo Dynasty. Tapjeong Lake boasts natural beauty and the longest suspension bridge in Korea. Sunshine Land offers a nostalgic experience of 1900s Gyeongseong and the emotions of popular dramas. Ganggyeong Modern Culture Street features modern buildings such as the Bank of Korea, and Oknyubong Peak is renowned for its stunning sunset views. These are all part of the famous "11 Scenic Views of Nonsan."
Starting at the end of this month, the "Chungcheongnam-do Smart Tourism Map" app will launch an electronic stamp tour feature beginning with the Nonsan course, and various events linked to the stamp tour are also planned.
A provincial official said, "Through 'Chungnam of the Month,' we aim to provide an opportunity to showcase the unique attractions of each of the 15 cities and counties," adding, "We hope many tourists will choose Nonsan as their travel destination in March."
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