About this itinerary
Nonsan Citizens Family Park, Gwanchoksa Temple, Kim Hong-shin Literature Museum in Nonsan is known as a place to enjoy nature close to town. This itinerary leaves plenty of time for walking, with a nearby meal after each stroll.
From Incheon Airport it takes about 4 hr 20 min by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights in Nonsan and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Nonsan Citizens Family Park, Gwanchoksa Temple, Kim Hong-shin Literature Museum. Lunch at Taeneung Choga-jip Galbi Nonsan Main Branch, dinner at Gaeseong Mandu.
Day 2: Onbit Nature Recreation Forest, Songbulam Hermitage, Tapjeong Lake Waterfront Ecology Park, Ttalgihhyang Rural Theme Park. Lunch at Beolgok Rest Area (toward Daejeon), dinner at Albano.
Day 3: Nonsan Tapjeong Lake Suspension Bridge. Lunch at Gongju Kalguksu. Then head back to Incheon Airport.
Trails get dark quickly after sunset, so avoid late-afternoon starts. Bring water and comfortable shoes.
Times in this plan are worked out from the distance between stops and how long you stay at each one. Feel free to drop a stop or two for a slower pace. Every stop has location and directions buttons that open the map directly.
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Hour-by-Hour Itinerary
Create your free personalized Korea travel itinerary with TripGogoIncheon Airport → Central City Terminal (Seoul)공항철도·지하철
Route on Google Maps →Book airport transfer →Flights on Trip.com →Compare on Skyscanner →Nonsan Bus TerminalView on Map논산버스터미널
Taeneung Choga-jip Galbi Nonsan Main BranchView on Map태능초가집갈비 논산본점
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A meat restaurant in Nonsan. Rated 4.2 on Google Maps (792 reviews).
Kim Hong-shin Literature MuseumView on Map김홍신 문학관
Gaeseong ManduView on Map개성만두
₩22,000 (US$15.8)A knife-cut noodle soup restaurant in Nonsan. Knife-cut noodle soup (kalguksu): Hand-rolled wheat noodles cut with a knife and cooked in a broth of anchovy, seafood or chicken.
Lake Hill HotelView on Map레이크 힐 호텔
₩94,000 (US$67.5)About ₩90k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Lake Hill HotelView on Map레이크 힐 호텔
Beolgok Rest Area (toward Daejeon)View on Map벌곡휴게소(대전방향)
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A rest area in Nonsan. Rated 3.7 on Google Maps (1,973 reviews).
Lake Hill HotelView on Map레이크 힐 호텔
Gongju KalguksuView on Map공주칼국수
₩16,000 (US$11.5)A knife-cut noodle soup restaurant in Nonsan. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Knife-cut noodle soup (kalguksu) ₩8,000, Cold soy milk noodles (kongguksu) ₩9,000. Knife-cut noodle soup (kalguksu): Hand-rolled wheat noodles cut with a knife and cooked in a broth of anchovy, seafood or chicken.
Nonsan Bus TerminalView on Map논산버스터미널
Central City Terminal (Seoul) → Incheon Airport공항철도·지하철
Route on Google Maps →Book airport transfer →i
| Tier | Per person, per meal | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | ₩9,000 | Avg. of 4 everyday meals ₩8,920 |
| Standard | ₩12,000 | Avg. of all 7 ₩11,610 |
| Generous | ₩18,000 | Avg. of 2 special dishes ₩17,373 |
| Dish | National avg. |
|---|---|
| Jajangmyeon | ₩7,230 |
| Kalguksu | ₩9,057 |
| Kimchi stew set meal | ₩9,080 |
| Bibimbap | ₩10,314 |
| Naengmyeon | ₩10,845 |
| Samgyetang | ₩16,868 |
| Pork belly 200g | ₩17,877 |
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FAQ
QHow much does a 3-day trip to Nonsan cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩149,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩79,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩323,000. That covers hotel, meals, admission and transport within Korea (flights not included). See the budget table above for the breakdown.
QHow do I get from Incheon Airport to Nonsan?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 4 hr 20 min in total. Day 1 starts at the arrival station or terminal, and the last day ends back there. You can book tickets straight from the buttons in the itinerary.
QCan I get around Nonsan without a car?
Yes. 9 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 6 times a day — mostly to and from the hotel or station. Taxis are an easy backup for any leg.
QDo I need cash in Nonsan?
Most restaurants and shops take cards, including many foreign cards, but some market stalls are cash-only, so carry a little cash. For buses and subways, a T-money transit card (sold at convenience stores) is the easiest.
QCan I customize this itinerary?
Yes. Tap "Edit in My Itinerary" to change dates, group size or stops — travel times and the budget are recalculated for free.
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