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Nonsan 1Day Tour: K-Drama Filming Site & Local Experience

By Slow Korea Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$172 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Step away from the busy streets of Seoul and experience a slower side of Korea.

Visit a serene Buddhist temple, explore one of Korea’s finest traditional hanok estates, and discover Sunshine Studio, the filming location of popular Korean dramas and films.

Depending on the season, enjoy hand-picking fresh Korean strawberries or apples directly from local farms, followed by a wholesome temple-style Korean lunch.

Highlights:
• Sunshine Studio K-Drama filming set
• Jijangjeongsa Temple
• Myeongjae House Hanok Estate
• Seasonal fruit-picking experience
• Traditional Korean temple-style lunch
• Comfortable private transport
• English-speaking local guide

Perfect for travellers seeking culture, history, authentic local experiences, and beautiful countryside scenery—all in one relaxing day.

Activity location

  • Jijangjeongsa Temple
    • 44-7, Hwagok-ri, Noseong-myeon
    • 320-921, Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sejong Hotel
    • 145 Toegye-ro
    • 04537, Toegye-ro, Seoul, South Korea

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Meet & End Gongju KTX Station

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Meeting time: 09:30 AM: Recommended Train from Seoul: KTX-Sancheon #407
[07:39] Departure from Seoul Station → [08:45] Arrival at Gongju Station

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30 AM
Price details
NZ$171.70 x 1 AdultNZ$171.70
Total
Price is NZ$171.70
Until Wed, 8 Jul

Hotel-to-Hotel Service

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Pickup Service from 07:00 AM: Please note that pickup times may vary depending on the pickup route and number of stops. Thank you for your understanding.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
NZ$228.93 x 1 AdultNZ$228.93
Total
Price is NZ$228.93
Until Wed, 8 Jul

What's included, what's not

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    Korean Buddhist temple cuisine
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    Entrance fees to all scheduled attractions
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    Bottled water
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    Private vehicle transport
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    Parking Fees
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    Experience picking and tasting fresh Korean strawberries or apples right at the farm.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Return KTX train tickets between Seoul and Gongju Station
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Myeongdong / Namdaemun (Pass by)

Meeting 1: [07:00] at Myeongdong Station Exit 10 (in front of Sejong Hotel) • Please arrive at least 10 minutes before departure • Look for the guide holding a “SLOW KOREA” flag

Gongju (Pass by)

Meeting 2: [09:30] Gongju KTX Station • Please arrive at least 10 minutes before departure • Look for the guide holding a “SLOW KOREA” flag • Recommended Train: KTX-Sancheon #407 [07:39] Departure from Seoul Station → [08:45] Arrival at Gongju Station

Jijangjeongsa Temple

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Jijangjeongsa Temple Cultural Experience Enjoy a special guided experience personally led by a Korean Buddhist monk, making the visit even more meaningful and authentic. During the temple walk, you’ll learn about the history, philosophy, and traditions of Korean Buddhism directly from the monk, followed by a relaxed conversation session where you can freely ask questions and share thoughts together. Take a quiet moment for meditation, and participate in whatever way feels most comfortable to you.

Jijangjeongsa Temple

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
A leisurely walk through the surrounding village, followed by a visit to a local strawberry or apple farm. (Seasonal experience) • Spring: Strawberry picking experience • Autumn: Apple harvesting experience • Summer/Winter: Buddhist prayer bead (mala) making and traditional dancheong (temple decorative painting) craft experience

Jijangjeongsa Temple

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
️Lunch: Temple Food Experience Enjoy a healthy and delicious Korean temple-style meal inspired by centuries-old Buddhist food traditions. Fresh, seasonal ingredients are carefully prepared to create a light yet deeply satisfying dining experience. Experience Balwoo Gongyang, a traditional Buddhist meal practice rooted in mindfulness and gratitude. Depending on the day and weather conditions, the meal may also be served as a fresh picnic-style lunch box.

Myeongjae House

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Myeongjae House - A Confucian Scholar’s Residence Visit a beautifully preserved late Joseon-era aristocratic house shaped by Confucian traditions and Korean heritage. • Traditional hanok architecture from the late 1600s • Classic ondol floor heating system • Peaceful courtyard connected to nature • Authentic cultural experience in a calm historic setting

Sunshine Land

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Sunshine Studio - Where Korean History Meets K-Drama Explore the famous filming location featured in Netflix’s Mr. Sunshine and Apple TV’s Pachinko. The studio recreates Korea during the late 1800s to early 1900s — a turbulent period when the country was opening to foreign influences and moving towards modern society. • Historic streets inspired by the Korean Empire era • Filming site of globally recognised Korean dramas • Unique blend of Korean, Japanese, and Western architecture • A glimpse into Korea’s modernization and independence era

Seoul (Pass by)

Return to Seoul after a full day of cultural experiences and local exploration. Drop-off is available at Myeongdong Shopping Street.

Location

Activity location

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    Jijangjeongsa Temple
    • 44-7, Hwagok-ri, Noseong-myeon
    • 320-921, Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Sejong Hotel
    • 145 Toegye-ro
    • 04537, Toegye-ro, Seoul, South Korea
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    • 100 Saebit-ro
    • 32606, Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea

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