Official / Local Name청라면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Boryeong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.4058°N, 126.6549°E · 126 m
Overview
Situated in Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do at 126 m elevation, Cheongna-myeon (청라면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 청라면 (Cheongna-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Boryeong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 126 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Cheongso Station (청소역) (7.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Suriam (수리암) (2.4 km) · Jangwitgogae (장윗고개) (0.8 km) · Janggolgogae (장골고개) (1.1 km) · Galmajae (갈마재) (1.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Witjanggol (윗장골) (0.4 km), Nureusil (누르실) (0.6 km), Araetyongmeori (아랫용머리) (0.8 km), Wonjaul (원자울) (1.1 km), Hwiyujae (휘유재) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Cheongso-myeon (청소면) (5.6 km) · Daecheon-dong (대천3동) (6.6 km) · Daecheon-dong (대천1동) (6.7 km) · Jupo-myeon (주포면) (6.8 km) · Hwaseong-myeon (화성면) (7.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Cheongso Station (청소역) (7.2 km). KTX/SRT to Cheonan-Asan and Gongju stations (35–50m from Seoul); Saemaeul lines along the West Coast. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "청라면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Suriam (수리암) (2.4 km) — Cheongna-myeon (청라면)
- Jangwitgogae (장윗고개) (0.8 km) — Cheongna-myeon (청라면)
- Janggolgogae (장골고개) (1.1 km) — Cheongna-myeon (청라면)
- Galmajae (갈마재) (1.4 km) — Cheongna-myeon (청라면)
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 Chungcheongnam-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 Cheongna-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Boryeong-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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