Official / Local Name충화면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Buyeo-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.1703°N, 126.8253°E · 148 m
Overview
Situated in Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do at 148 m elevation, Chunghwa-myeon (충화면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 충화면 (Chunghwa-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Buyeo-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 148 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Pangyo Station (판교역) (13.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Bogwangsaji (보광사지) (1.8 km) · Seyangsa (세양사) (2.2 km) · Palchungsa (팔충사) (2.7 km) · Odeoksa (오덕사) (3.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hyeonmi (현미) (0.3 km), Oksil-li (0.8 km), Hyŏnmi-ri (0.8 km), Chuwongol (추원골) (0.9 km), Musoejeom (무쇠점) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Nam-myeon (남면) (4.7 km) · Masan-myeon (마산면) (5.2 km) · Imcheon-myeon (임천면) (5.7 km) · Yanghwa-myeon (양화면) (6.7 km) · Guryong-myeon (구룡면) (8.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Pangyo Station (판교역) (13.2 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 "충화면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Bogwangsaji (보광사지) (1.8 km) — Chunghwa-myeon (충화면)
- Seyangsa (세양사) (2.2 km) — Chunghwa-myeon (충화면)
- Palchungsa (팔충사) (2.7 km) — Chunghwa-myeon (충화면)
- Odeoksa (오덕사) (3.0 km) — Chunghwa-myeon (충화면)
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 Chunghwa-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
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Chungcheongnam-do → · 3,651 All Cities →