Official / Local Name청산면
Region / ProvinceNorth Chungcheong (Okcheon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.3489°N, 127.8237°E · 118 m
Overview
Situated in Okcheon-gun, North Chungcheong at 118 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 | North Chungcheong · Okcheon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 118 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Simcheon Station (심천역) (15.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sungdeoksa (숭덕사) (1.0 km) · Cheongsan-hyanggyo (청산향교) (2.4 km) · Baegunsa (백운암) (3.0 km) · Gyeongdeoksa (경덕사) (3.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Pyeongsangmok (평상목) (0.6 km), Araetyesil (아랫예실) (0.7 km), Sinchon (신촌) (0.9 km), Deokji (덕지) (1.0 km), Winyesil (윗예실) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Maro-myeon (마로면) (7.0 km) · Cheongseong-myeon (청성면) (7.0 km) · Yongsan-myeon (용산면) (10.2 km) · Hwanam-myeon (화남면) (10.6 km) · Samseung-myeon (삼승면) (10.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Simcheon Station (심천역) (15.5 km). KTX/SRT via Osong Station; KTX-Eum to Jecheon & Danyang; Cheongju International Airport (CJJ). 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
- Sungdeoksa (숭덕사) (1.0 km) — Cheongsan-myeon (청산면)
- Cheongsan-hyanggyo (청산향교) (2.4 km) — Cheongsan-myeon (청산면)
- Baegunsa (백운암) (3.0 km) — Cheongsan-myeon (청산면)
- Gyeongdeoksa (경덕사) (3.7 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 North Chungcheong.
- 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 Okcheon-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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