Official / Local Name청덕면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Hapcheon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.5745°N, 128.3352°E · 11 m
Overview
Situated in Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do at 11 m elevation, Cheongdeok-myeon (청덕면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 청덕면 (Cheongdeok-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Hapcheon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 11 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jincheon Station (진천역) (31.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Baramjae (바람재) (1.2 km) · Bakkatdamgyo (바깥담교) (0.6 km) · Maljeonggyo (말정교) (0.7 km) · Jungdamgyo (중담교) (0.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Misil (미실) (0.5 km), Deogyeon (덕연) (0.6 km), Hahoe (하회리) (0.7 km), Maljeong (맡정) (0.7 km), Gahyeon-ri (가현리) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Ibang-myeon (이방면) (5.1 km) · Deokgok-myeon (덕곡면) (6.1 km) · Jeokjung-myeon (적중면) (6.3 km) · Ssangchaek-myeon (쌍책면) (7.3 km) · Yuŏ-myŏn (유어면) (8.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jincheon Station (진천역) (31.9 km). KTX Gyeongjeon Line to Changwon, Masan & Jinju; intercity express buses from Busan Sasang to Tongyeong & Geoje. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "청덕면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Baramjae (바람재) (1.2 km) — Cheongdeok-myeon (청덕면)
- Bakkatdamgyo (바깥담교) (0.6 km) — Cheongdeok-myeon (청덕면)
- Maljeonggyo (말정교) (0.7 km) — Cheongdeok-myeon (청덕면)
- Jungdamgyo (중담교) (0.9 km) — Cheongdeok-myeon (청덕면)
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 Gyeongsangnam-do.
- 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 Cheongdeok-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hapcheon-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Mar–May (Jinhae Cherry Blossoms), Sep–Nov. Gyeongsangnam-do → · 3,651 All Cities →