Official / Local Name청풍면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Hwasun-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.873°N, 126.953°E · 94 m
Overview
Situated in Hwasun-gun, South Jeolla at 94 m elevation, Cheongpung-myeon (청풍면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 청풍면 (Cheongpung-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Hwasun-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 94 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Iyang Station (이양역) (3.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Dalmasa (달마사) (1.9 km) · Ongnyeobong (옥녀봉) (1.0 km) · Gaecheonsa (개천사) (4.9 km) · Sangchongyo (상촌교) (1.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Ch’ŏngnyong-dong (0.8 km), Sangchon (상촌) (1.1 km), Naechon (내촌) (1.1 km), Daechon (대촌) (1.2 km), Yangchon (양촌) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Doam-myeon (도암면) (7.1 km) · Iyang-myeon (이양면) (7.1 km) · Chunyang-myeon (춘양면) (7.3 km) · Jangpyeong-myeon (장평면) (7.6 km) · Nodong-myeon (노동면) (11.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Iyang Station (이양역) (3.9 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 "청풍면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Dalmasa (달마사) (1.9 km) — Cheongpung-myeon (청풍면)
- Ongnyeobong (옥녀봉) (1.0 km) — Cheongpung-myeon (청풍면)
- Gaecheonsa (개천사) (4.9 km) — Cheongpung-myeon (청풍면)
- Sangchongyo (상촌교) (1.2 km) — Cheongpung-myeon (청풍면)
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 Cheongpung-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hwasun-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. South Jeolla → · 3,651 All Cities →