Official / Local Name청천면
Region / ProvinceNorth Chungcheong (Goesan-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.6706°N, 127.8148°E · 241 m
Overview
Set at 241 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Goesan-gun (North Chungcheong), Cheongcheon-myeon (청천면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 청천면 (Cheongcheon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Chungcheong · Goesan-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 241 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gaeun Station (가은역) (22.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Cheunam (채운암) (0.2 km) · Gongnimsa (공림사) (4.3 km) · Galmibong (갈미봉) (1.8 km) · Domyeongsan (도명산) (2.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hwayang-ri (화양리) (0.4 km), Sangchon (상촌) (1.0 km), Hachon (하촌) (1.4 km), Hyeonchon (현촌) (1.6 km), Ulbawi (울바위) (2.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Chilseong-myeon (칠성면) (10.7 km) · Goesan-gun (괴산) (11.1 km) · Mungwang-myeon (문광면) (11.5 km) · Hwabuk-myeon (화북면) (12.1 km) · Sanoe-myeon (산외면) (12.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gaeun Station (가은역) (22.0 km). KTX/SRT via Osong Station; KTX-Eum to Jecheon & Danyang; Cheongju International Airport (CJJ). Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "청천면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Cheunam (채운암) (0.2 km) — Cheongcheon-myeon (청천면)
- Gongnimsa (공림사) (4.3 km) — Cheongcheon-myeon (청천면)
- Galmibong (갈미봉) (1.8 km) — Cheongcheon-myeon (청천면)
- Domyeongsan (도명산) (2.0 km) — Cheongcheon-myeon (청천면)
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 North Chungcheong.
- 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 Cheongcheon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Goesan-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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