Official / Local Name청운면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Yangpyeong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.5454°N, 127.7517°E · 214 m
Overview
Set at 214 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yangpyeong-gun (Gyeonggi Province), Cheongun-myeon (청운면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 청운면 (Cheongun-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Yangpyeong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 214 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Maegok Station (매곡역) (12.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Piryong-sa (재비산) (2.1 km) · Beophwasa (법화사) (4.3 km) · Hwachaebong (화채봉) (1.6 km) · Kyeryong-sa (계룡사) (6.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Asil (아실) (0.8 km), Hagal (하갈) (0.8 km), Eungubi (은구비) (1.7 km), Saemokgol (세모골) (1.7 km), Sanggal (상갈) (1.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Nam-myeon (남면) (7.8 km) · Danwol-myeon (단월면) (10.8 km) · Seowon-myeon (서원면) (11.3 km) · Yangdong-myeon (양동면) (14.0 km) · Jipyeong-myeon (지평면) (14.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Maegok Station (매곡역) (12.9 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 "청운면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Piryong-sa (재비산) (2.1 km) — Cheongun-myeon (청운면)
- Beophwasa (법화사) (4.3 km) — Cheongun-myeon (청운면)
- Hwachaebong (화채봉) (1.6 km) — Cheongun-myeon (청운면)
- Kyeryong-sa (계룡사) (6.4 km) — Cheongun-myeon (청운면)
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 Cheongun-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yangpyeong-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 →