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Sunset

Sunset at Buram Mountain

A gentle hike up to catch the golden hour and evening light over Nonsan.

Best time: sunsetAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 16:26

    Ganggyong salted fish Market

    Grab a snack or drink at Ganggyong salted fish Market. It is one of Korea’s three largest markets, known for salted fish and freshwater fish dishes. You can find something light to eat while you wait for the light to change.

  2. 17:26

    Buram Mountain

    Walk up Buram Mountain. It is a relatively low mountain about 400 meters above sea level, with trails that even beginners can climb without difficulty. The walk is short and easy, giving you time to settle in before the main event.

  3. 17:56

    Buram Mountain

    Watch the sunset. On 15 October, the sun sets toward the west at 17:56. The golden light starts about 17:21, so you will have about 35 minutes of warm light before the sun dips below the horizon.

  4. 18:41

    Buram Mountain

    Walk down the mountain. The trails are easy, so you can take your time heading back down as the evening sets in.

Local tip

The market is open until 20:00, so you have plenty of time to eat before the hike. The mountain trails are suitable for beginners, so no special gear is needed.

Check before you go

  • Ganggyong salted fish Market is open 08:00-20:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Nonsan (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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