Official / Local Name추풍령면
Region / ProvinceNorth Chungcheong (Yeongdong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.2065°N, 127.9816°E · 219 m
Overview
Set at 219 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yeongdong-gun (North Chungcheong), Chupungnyeong-myeon (추풍령면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 추풍령면 (Chupungnyeong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Chungcheong · Yeongdong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 219 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Chupungnyeong Station (추풍령역) (1.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Bogwangsa (보광사) (2.5 km) · Bogwangseonwon (보광선원) (4.7 km) · Jesilgogae (제실고개) (2.3 km) · Cheongansa (청안사) (3.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Eunpyeon (은편) (1.0 km), Goejeong (괴정) (1.0 km), Wonsabu (원사부) (1.1 km), Donmok (돈목) (1.7 km), Saburi (사부리) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Maegok-myeon (매곡면) (4.7 km) · Bongsan-myeon (봉산면) (5.4 km) · Hwanggan-myeon (황간면) (8.0 km) · Gongseong-myeon (공성면) (11.6 km) · Daehang-myeon (대항면) (11.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Chupungnyeong Station (추풍령역) (1.5 km). KTX/SRT via Osong Station; KTX-Eum to Jecheon & Danyang; Cheongju International Airport (CJJ). Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "추풍령면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Bogwangsa (보광사) (2.5 km) — Chupungnyeong-myeon (추풍령면)
- Bogwangseonwon (보광선원) (4.7 km) — Chupungnyeong-myeon (추풍령면)
- Jesilgogae (제실고개) (2.3 km) — Chupungnyeong-myeon (추풍령면)
- Cheongansa (청안사) (3.5 km) — Chupungnyeong-myeon (추풍령면)
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 Chungcheong.
- 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 Chupungnyeong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yeongdong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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