Official / Local Name동량면
Region / ProvinceNorth Chungcheong (Chungju)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.022°N, 128.0188°E · 275 m
Overview
Set at 275 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Chungju (North Chungcheong), Dongnyang-myeon (동량면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 동량면 (Dongnyang-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Chungcheong · Chungju |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 275 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Dongnyang Station (동량역) (4.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sujeongsa (수정사) (0.8 km) · Heugyongsa (흑용사) (1.7 km) · Haneulseonwon (하늘선원) (3.4 km) · Gwanmobong (관모봉) (1.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sutdon (숯돈) (0.6 km), Tandong (탄동) (0.7 km), Eumyangji (음양지) (1.1 km), Tumusil (1.1 km), Dokji (독지) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gyohyeonalim-dong (교현·안림동) (6.4 km) · Sancheok-myeon (동량면) (6.5 km) · Mokhaengyongtan-dong (목행·용탄동) (6.8 km) · Yeonsu-dong (연수동) (7.6 km) · Yongsan-dong (용산동) (9.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Dongnyang Station (동량역) (4.5 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 "동량면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sujeongsa (수정사) (0.8 km) — Dongnyang-myeon (동량면)
- Heugyongsa (흑용사) (1.7 km) — Dongnyang-myeon (동량면)
- Haneulseonwon (하늘선원) (3.4 km) — Dongnyang-myeon (동량면)
- Gwanmobong (관모봉) (1.7 km) — Dongnyang-myeon (동량면)
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 Dongnyang-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Chungju, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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