Official / Local Name청성면
Region / ProvinceNorth Chungcheong (Okcheon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.3541°N, 127.7453°E · 121 m
Overview
Situated in Okcheon-gun, North Chungcheong at 121 m elevation, Cheongseong-myeon (청성면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 청성면 (Cheongseong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Chungcheong · Okcheon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 121 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Simcheon Station (심천역) (13.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Gwangmyeongam (광명암) (0.9 km) · Yongjusa (용주사) (2.3 km) · Daehwasa (대화사) (2.8 km) · Beobwangsa (법왕사) (2.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hwadong (화동) (0.5 km), Sohwadong (소화동) (0.9 km), Yumungeori (유문거리) (0.9 km), Seokseong (석성) (1.3 km), Eumchon (음촌) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Annam-myeon (안남면) (5.1 km) · Samseung-myeon (삼승면) (6.5 km) · Cheongsan-myeon (청산면) (7.0 km) · Okcheon-gun (옥천) (9.0 km) · Tanbu-myeon (탄부면) (10.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Simcheon Station (심천역) (13.1 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 "청성면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Gwangmyeongam (광명암) (0.9 km) — Cheongseong-myeon (청성면)
- Yongjusa (용주사) (2.3 km) — Cheongseong-myeon (청성면)
- Daehwasa (대화사) (2.8 km) — Cheongseong-myeon (청성면)
- Beobwangsa (법왕사) (2.9 km) — Cheongseong-myeon (청성면)
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 Cheongseong-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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