Official / Local Name청남면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Cheong-yang)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.3479°N, 126.9477°E · 16 m
Overview
Situated in Cheong-yang, Chungcheongnam-do at 16 m elevation, Cheongnam-myeon (청남면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 청남면 (Cheongnam-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Cheong-yang |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 16 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gongju Station (공주역) (13.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yuryegogae (유례고개) (0.5 km) · Sinheungsa (신흥사) (3.7 km) · Bodeoksa (보덕사) (3.8 km) · Amsoam (앵소암) (4.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Bangjukgol (방죽골) (0.4 km), Bangjugan (방죽안) (0.6 km), Taepyeong (태평) (0.7 km), Jungsalli (중산리) (0.7 km), Wonchon (원촌) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jangpyeong-myeon (장평면) (4.7 km) · Tancheon-myeon (탄천면) (7.1 km) · Buyeo-eup (부여읍) (8.7 km) · Mok-myeon (목면) (8.8 km) · Jeongsan-myeon (정산면) (9.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gongju Station (공주역) (13.5 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 "청남면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yuryegogae (유례고개) (0.5 km) — Cheongnam-myeon (청남면)
- Sinheungsa (신흥사) (3.7 km) — Cheongnam-myeon (청남면)
- Bodeoksa (보덕사) (3.8 km) — Cheongnam-myeon (청남면)
- Amsoam (앵소암) (4.1 km) — Cheongnam-myeon (청남면)
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 Cheongnam-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Cheong-yang, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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