Official / Local Name청계면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Muan-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.9283°N, 126.4276°E · 22 m
Overview
Situated in Muan-gun, South Jeolla at 22 m elevation, Cheonggye-myeon (청계면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 청계면 (Cheonggye-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Muan-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 22 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mongtan Station (몽탄역) (6.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Moguam (목우암) (2.7 km) · Beopcheonsa (법천사) (3.0 km) · Sosalbong (소살봉) (1.4 km) · Harujae (하루재) (2.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Taesŏng-dong (0.8 km), Sangma-ri (0.9 km), Sangmajŏng (1.1 km), Pongnyong-dong (1.1 km), Sinchon (신촌) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Muan-gun (무안) (3.3 km) · Mongtan-myeon (몽탄면) (6.6 km) · Muan-eup (무안읍) (7.8 km) · Unnam-myeon (운남면) (8.5 km) · Mangun-myeon (망운면) (8.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mongtan Station (몽탄역) (6.9 km). KTX Honam & Jeolla Lines to Mokpo, Naju, Suncheon, and Yeosu Expo stations. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "청계면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Moguam (목우암) (2.7 km) — Cheonggye-myeon (청계면)
- Beopcheonsa (법천사) (3.0 km) — Cheonggye-myeon (청계면)
- Sosalbong (소살봉) (1.4 km) — Cheonggye-myeon (청계면)
- Harujae (하루재) (2.7 km) — Cheonggye-myeon (청계면)
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 South Jeolla.
- 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 Cheonggye-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Muan-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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