Official / Local Name청산면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Yeoncheon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates38.0085°N, 127.1009°E · 85 m
Overview
Situated in Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi Province at 85 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 | Gyeonggi Province · Yeoncheon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 85 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Hantangang Station (한탄강역) (3.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Boguksa (보국사) (3.9 km) · Seongjae (성재) (1.6 km) · Daejeon Il Gyo (대전일교) (0.6 km) · Daejeon I Gyo (대전이교) (0.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Ajangdong (아장동) (0.4 km), Sangdaejŏn-ni (0.9 km), Doeneomi (되넘이) (1.3 km), Nolmi (놀미) (1.5 km), Taejŏl-li (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jeongok-eup (전곡읍) (6.0 km) · Changsu-myeon (창수면) (6.7 km) · Soyo-dong (소요동) (8.1 km) · Gunnam-myeon (군남면) (9.0 km) · Geolsan-dong (걸산동) (9.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Hantangang Station (한탄강역) (3.1 km). Directly integrated with Seoul Metropolitan Subway, GTX high-speed commuter rail, and KTX via Suwon & Gwangmyeong. 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
- Boguksa (보국사) (3.9 km) — Cheongsan-myeon (청산면)
- Seongjae (성재) (1.6 km) — Cheongsan-myeon (청산면)
- Daejeon Il Gyo (대전일교) (0.6 km) — Cheongsan-myeon (청산면)
- Daejeon I Gyo (대전이교) (0.7 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 Gyeonggi Province.
- 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 Yeoncheon-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Gyeonggi Province → · 3,651 All Cities →