Nonsan논산

The questions people ask first about Nonsan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Cards work almost everywhere, including taxis, convenience stores and many market stalls; carry ₩30,000–50,000 (≈ US$25–40) in cash for street food…South Korea-wide
• SIM or eSIMSK Telecom, KT and LG U+ sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at airport arrivals; a passport is required, and data-only plans are cheapest.South Korea-wide
• Tap waterOfficially safe from the tap; most people drink filtered water, and restaurants serve it free.South Korea-wide
• TippingRestaurants and cafés: No tip; a service charge appears only in top hotels.South Korea-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.South Korea-wide
• SafetyNonsan is a low-crime provincial city; the real risks are rural roads after dark, unlit lakeside paths and summer heat.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• Coffee₩3,000–5,500 (≈ US$3–4)
• Street or quick mealNoodle or rice lunch₩8,000–12,000 (≈ US$6–9)
• Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi base fare₩4,000 (≈ US$3)
• Metro or bus rideLocal bus ride₩1,200–1,500 (≈ US$1–2)
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₩10,000–25,000 (≈ US$8–18)
• Budget bedLakeside pension (up to 4), a night, per room₩90,000 (≈ US$65)
• Mid-range bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per room₩80,000 (≈ US$60)
• High-end bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per room₩150,000 (≈ US$110)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₩60,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ₩100,000 (≈ US$75) · High ₩180,000 (≈ US$130)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

CJJ Cheongju International (Bus or taxi to Nonsan, roughly 1.5 h; check current schedules.) · ICN Incheon International (About 3.5 h by train and bus via Seoul or Daejeon; check connections.)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

₩60,000–90,000 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed

Mid

₩90,000–150,000 (≈ US$65–110) excl. bed

High

₩150,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed

• Sights are spread over a rural county: without a car, allow 2–3 bus rides per day and check return times before you set out.
• Gwanchoksa and the Baekje Military Museum are free, but several small museums close on Mondays; check before travelling.
• Ganggyeong is a separate town, not a Nonsan city neighbourhood: budget 20–25 min each way.
• Summer brings the heaviest rain of the year (July–August); winter mornings can be below freezing.