Official / Local Name초촌면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Buyeo-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.2773°N, 127.0109°E · 108 m
Overview
Situated in Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do at 108 m elevation, Chochon-myeon (초촌면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 초촌면 (Chochon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Buyeo-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 108 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gongju Station (공주역) (9.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Mitasa (미타사) (1.0 km) · Seonsachwirakji (선사취락지) (2.3 km) · Jeonggaksa (정각사) (3.5 km) · Salmeujae (살므재) (1.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Tapgol (탑골) (0.7 km), Opyeong (오평) (1.0 km), Jungmal (중말) (1.2 km), Ganonggol (가농골) (1.4 km), Biseokgeori (비석거리) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sŏksŏng-myŏn (석성면) (2.9 km) · Tancheon-myeon (탄천면) (7.2 km) · Gwangseok-myeon (광석면) (7.7 km) · Buyeo-eup (부여읍) (8.8 km) · Seongdong-myeon (성동면) (9.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gongju Station (공주역) (9.8 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 "초촌면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Mitasa (미타사) (1.0 km) — Chochon-myeon (초촌면)
- Seonsachwirakji (선사취락지) (2.3 km) — Chochon-myeon (초촌면)
- Jeonggaksa (정각사) (3.5 km) — Chochon-myeon (초촌면)
- Salmeujae (살므재) (1.6 km) — Chochon-myeon (초촌면)
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 Chochon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Buyeo-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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