Official / Local Name청웅면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Imsil-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.5601°N, 127.1999°E · 164 m
Overview
Situated in Imsil-gun, North Jeolla at 164 m elevation, Cheongung-myeon (청웅면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 청웅면 (Cheongung-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Imsil-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 164 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Bongcheon Station (봉천역) (10.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Baegyeonam (백연암) (2.9 km) · Baegyongam (백용암) (4.3 km) · Baengnyeongyo (백련교) (0.4 km) · Guryongam (구룡암) (4.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Wonnamsan (원남산) (0.4 km), Namsal-li (남산리) (0.4 km), Cheongdeung (청등) (0.6 km), Sinchon (신촌) (0.6 km), Balsan (발산) (0.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Imsil-gun (임실) (5.4 km) · Deokchi-myeon (덕치면) (7.2 km) · Unam-myeon (운암면) (7.2 km) · Imsil-eup (임실읍) (7.5 km) · Gangjin-myeon (강진면) (7.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Bongcheon Station (봉천역) (10.6 km). KTX Jeolla Line from Seoul (Yongsan) to Iksan, Jeonju (1h 35m), and Namwon. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "청웅면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Baegyeonam (백연암) (2.9 km) — Cheongung-myeon (청웅면)
- Baegyongam (백용암) (4.3 km) — Cheongung-myeon (청웅면)
- Baengnyeongyo (백련교) (0.4 km) — Cheongung-myeon (청웅면)
- Guryongam (구룡암) (4.7 km) — Cheongung-myeon (청웅면)
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 Jeolla.
- 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 Cheongung-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Imsil-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov (Naejangsan Maple Foliage). North Jeolla → · 3,651 All Cities →