Official / Local Name청산면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Wando-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.1733°N, 126.873°E · 20 m
Overview
Situated in Wando-gun, South Jeolla at 20 m elevation, Cheongsan-myeon (청산면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 청산면 (Cheongsan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Wando-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 20 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Boseong Station (보성역) (68.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Paegyŏn-sa (2.3 km) · Pojŏk-san (1.7 km) · Taebong-san (대봉산) (2.0 km) · Cheongsando (총산도) (1.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Ŭm-ni (읍리) (0.5 km), Tang-ni (0.8 km), Kujang (0.9 km), Sinp’ung (1.4 km), Yangjung-ni (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sinji-myeon (신지면) (17.3 km) · Saengil-myeon (생일면) (18.9 km) · Wando-gun (완도) (19.7 km) · Soan-myeon (소안면) (20.9 km) · Wando-eup (완도읍) (22.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Boseong Station (보성역) (68.7 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 "청산면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Paegyŏn-sa (2.3 km) — Cheongsan-myeon (청산면)
- Pojŏk-san (1.7 km) — Cheongsan-myeon (청산면)
- Taebong-san (대봉산) (2.0 km) — Cheongsan-myeon (청산면)
- Cheongsando (총산도) (1.9 km) — Cheongsan-myeon (청산면)
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 Cheongsan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Wando-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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