Official / Local Name청북면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Pyeongtaek)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.0421°N, 126.9338°E · 15 m
Overview
Situated in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province at 15 m elevation, Cheongbuk-myeon (청북면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 청북면 (Cheongbuk-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Pyeongtaek |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 15 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Seojeongni Station (서정역) (10.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Deokjisa (덕지사) (2.1 km) · Yaksasa (약사사) (3.7 km) · Aksa-sa (악사사) (3.8 km) · Hyeongokgyo (현곡교) (0.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Mureung (무릉) (0.7 km), Gwangseung (광승) (1.0 km), Ogeum (오금) (1.2 km), Ongpo (옹포) (1.3 km), Gorandeul (고란들) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yanggam-myeon (양감면) (5.4 km) · Anjung-eup (안중면) (5.5 km) · Pyeongtaek (평택) (5.9 km) · Oseong-myeon (오성면) (6.4 km) · Hyangnam-eup (향남읍) (7.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Seojeongni Station (서정역) (10.7 km). Directly integrated with Seoul Metropolitan Subway, GTX high-speed commuter rail, and KTX via Suwon & Gwangmyeong. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "청북면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Deokjisa (덕지사) (2.1 km) — Cheongbuk-myeon (청북면)
- Yaksasa (약사사) (3.7 km) — Cheongbuk-myeon (청북면)
- Aksa-sa (악사사) (3.8 km) — Cheongbuk-myeon (청북면)
- Hyeongokgyo (현곡교) (0.2 km) — Cheongbuk-myeon (청북면)
Local Food & Regional Specialties
- Hearty regional 국밥 (Gukbap rice soup) and handmade 칼국수 (Kalguksu knife-cut noodles) simmered with anchovy, radish, and seasonal greens from Gyeonggi Province.
- Charcoal-grilled local pork belly (Samgyeopsal), marinated short ribs (Galbi), and savory 해물파전 (scallion and seafood pancakes) served at family-run 식당 (Sikdang, ₩9,000–₩16,000).
- Earthenware-aged 된장 (Doenjang soybean paste) and 고추장 (Gochujang), sun-dried regional produce, traditional 한과 (Hangwa rice sweets), and local brewery 생막걸리 (unpasteurized draft Makgeolli).
- Locals gather for weekday 백반 (Baekban home-style lunch sets, ₩9,000–₩12,000) where every table receives 6–10 complimentary refillable banchan side dishes, and browse the traditional 5-day market (오일장) for seasonal harvest specialties. Across Cheongbuk-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Pyeongtaek, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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