Official / Local Name취암동
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Nonsan-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.1935°N, 127.103°E · 25 m
Overview
Situated in Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do at 25 m elevation, Chwiam-dong (취암동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 취암동 (Chwiam-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Nonsan-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 25 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Nonsan Station (논산역) (1.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Gwanchoksa (관촉사) (1.1 km) · Suseonam (수선암) (2.9 km) · Tapjeongniseoktap (탑정리석탑) (4.3 km) · Bonghwangsa (봉황사) (5.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Jurae (주래) (1.0 km), Saengmae (생매) (1.5 km), Jongjonggae (종종개) (1.6 km), Sanneomeo (산너머) (1.6 km), Pyeongni (평리) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Nae-dong (내동) (1.4 km) · Jisan-dong (지산동) (1.4 km) · Gwanchok-dong (관촉동) (1.5 km) · Gangsan-dong (강산동) (1.5 km) · Nonsan-si (논산) (1.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Nonsan Station (논산역) (1.8 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 "취암동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Gwanchoksa (관촉사) (1.1 km) — Chwiam-dong (취암동)
- Suseonam (수선암) (2.9 km) — Chwiam-dong (취암동)
- Tapjeongniseoktap (탑정리석탑) (4.3 km) — Chwiam-dong (취암동)
- Bonghwangsa (봉황사) (5.1 km) — Chwiam-dong (취암동)
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 Chwiam-dong (pop. 12,000) in Nonsan-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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