Official / Local Name청량면
Region / ProvinceUlsan (Ulju-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.496°N, 129.269°E · 73 m
Overview
Cheongnyang-myeon (청량면) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Ulju-gun, Ulsan (35.496°N, 129.269°E, elevation 73 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 청량면 (Cheongnyang-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Ulsan · Ulju-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 73 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Deokha Station (덕하역) (3.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Dongmyeongsa (동명사) (1.2 km) · Daecheonam (대천암) (4.0 km) · Sangjeonggyo (상정교) (0.4 km) · Eunhyesa (은혜사) (4.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sangjeong (상정) (0.4 km), Araessumun (아랫수문) (0.8 km), Sumun (수문) (1.3 km), Hwajeong (화정) (1.4 km), Dongjimaeul (동지마을) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Ok-dong (옥동) (4.5 km) · Sinjeong-dong (신정2동) (4.5 km) · Sinjeong-dong (신정4동) (5.3 km) · Suam-dong (수암동) (5.5 km) · Sinjeong-dong (신정1동) (5.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Deokha Station (덕하역) (3.3 km). KTX/SRT to Ulsan (Tongdosa) Station (2h 10m from Seoul, 20m from Busan); Donghae Line commuter train from Busan. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "청량면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Dongmyeongsa (동명사) (1.2 km) — Cheongnyang-myeon (청량면)
- Daecheonam (대천암) (4.0 km) — Cheongnyang-myeon (청량면)
- Sangjeonggyo (상정교) (0.4 km) — Cheongnyang-myeon (청량면)
- Eunhyesa (은혜사) (4.6 km) — Cheongnyang-myeon (청량면)
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 Ulsan.
- 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 Cheongnyang-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Ulju-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov (Yeongnam Alps Silver Grass). Ulsan → · 3,651 All Cities →