Official / Local Name청소면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Boryeong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.453°N, 126.6316°E · 184 m
Overview
Set at 184 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Boryeong-si (Chungcheongnam-do), Cheongso-myeon (청소면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 청소면 (Cheongso-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Boryeong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 184 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Cheongso Station (청소역) (3.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Saejae (새재) (0.7 km) · Saemalbong (새말봉) (0.7 km) · Woljeongsa (월정사) (3.6 km) · Cheonchugam (천축암) (3.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yangjidong (양지동) (0.5 km), Seongdang (성당) (0.6 km), Danjakgol (단작골) (0.6 km), Neukjeokgol (늑적골) (0.8 km), Cheongyeondong (청연동) (0.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gwangcheon-eup (광천읍) (5.5 km) · Cheongna-myeon (청라면) (5.6 km) · Jupo-myeon (주포면) (6.9 km) · Hwaseong-myeon (화성면) (8.3 km) · Eunha-myeon (은하면) (9.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Cheongso Station (청소역) (3.7 km). KTX/SRT to Cheonan-Asan and Gongju stations (35–50m from Seoul); Saemaeul lines along the West Coast. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "청소면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Saejae (새재) (0.7 km) — Cheongso-myeon (청소면)
- Saemalbong (새말봉) (0.7 km) — Cheongso-myeon (청소면)
- Woljeongsa (월정사) (3.6 km) — Cheongso-myeon (청소면)
- Cheonchugam (천축암) (3.7 km) — Cheongso-myeon (청소면)
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 Chungcheongnam-do.
- 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 Cheongso-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Boryeong-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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