Official / Local Name대술면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Yesan-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.6636°N, 126.917°E · 142 m
Overview
Situated in Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do at 142 m elevation, Daesul-myeon (대술면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 대술면 (Daesul-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Yesan-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 142 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Yesan Station (예산역) (8.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Jangbongni Samcheung Seoktap (장복리삼층석탑) (2.8 km) · Haegeuksa (해극사) (3.3 km) · Myobeopsa (묘법사) (4.1 km) · Dolgogae (돌고개) (2.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Taegong-ni (0.3 km), Nong-ri (농리) (0.7 km), Saeteo (새터) (0.8 km), Galmak (갈막) (1.0 km), Saemal (새말) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yesan-ŭp (예산읍) (7.0 km) · Sinyang-myeon (신양면) (7.1 km) · Songak-myeon (송악면) (8.0 km) · Dogo-myeon (도고면) (8.4 km) · Yugu-eup (유구읍) (9.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Yesan Station (예산역) (8.3 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 "대술면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Jangbongni Samcheung Seoktap (장복리삼층석탑) (2.8 km) — Daesul-myeon (대술면)
- Haegeuksa (해극사) (3.3 km) — Daesul-myeon (대술면)
- Myobeopsa (묘법사) (4.1 km) — Daesul-myeon (대술면)
- Dolgogae (돌고개) (2.5 km) — Daesul-myeon (대술면)
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 Daesul-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yesan-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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