Official / Local Name추부면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Geumsan-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.2081°N, 127.4989°E · 260 m
Overview
Set at 260 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Geumsan-gun (Chungcheongnam-do), Chubu-myeon (추부면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 추부면 (Chubu-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Geumsan-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 260 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Iwon Station (이원역) (11.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Seongbulsa (성불사) (2.8 km) · Wonheungsa (원흥사) (2.9 km) · Hyewonsa (혜원사) (2.9 km) · Hansaraesan (한사래산) (0.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Bagojae (박오재) (0.6 km), Haengjeong (행정) (0.7 km), Norugol (노루골) (1.1 km), Eodeongmal (어덕말) (1.1 km), Witjaburi (윗자부리) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gunbuk-myeon (군북면) (4.5 km) · Sannae-dong (산내동) (6.0 km) · Gunseo-myeon (군서면) (8.0 km) · Geumseong-myeon (금성면) (8.6 km) · Boksu-myeon (복수면) (9.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Iwon Station (이원역) (11.4 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 "추부면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Seongbulsa (성불사) (2.8 km) — Chubu-myeon (추부면)
- Wonheungsa (원흥사) (2.9 km) — Chubu-myeon (추부면)
- Hyewonsa (혜원사) (2.9 km) — Chubu-myeon (추부면)
- Hansaraesan (한사래산) (0.5 km) — Chubu-myeon (추부면)
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 Chubu-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Geumsan-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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