Official / Local Name금암동
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Gyeryong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.2721°N, 127.252°E · 116 m
Overview
Situated in Gyeryong-si, Chungcheongnam-do at 116 m elevation, Geumam-dong (금암동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 금암동 (Geumam-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Gyeryong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 116 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gyeryong Station (두계역) (1.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Cheonmasa (천마사) (1.0 km) · Mongnyeonam (목련암) (2.0 km) · Sŏngbul-sa (성불사) (2.5 km) · Wonbulgyodogokgyodang (원불교도곡교당) (2.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Geumamdong (금암동) (0.3 km), Dugye (두계) (0.6 km), Dwitgol (뒷골) (0.6 km), Kwangsu (광수) (0.7 km), Yangjeong (양정) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Eomsa-myeon (두마면) (1.7 km) · Duma-myeon (두마면) (2.8 km) · Gyeryong-si (계룡) (3.1 km) · Jinjam-dong (진잠동) (5.0 km) · Sindoan_myeon (신도안면) (5.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gyeryong Station (두계역) (1.2 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 "금암동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Cheonmasa (천마사) (1.0 km) — Geumam-dong (금암동)
- Mongnyeonam (목련암) (2.0 km) — Geumam-dong (금암동)
- Sŏngbul-sa (성불사) (2.5 km) — Geumam-dong (금암동)
- Wonbulgyodogokgyodang (원불교도곡교당) (2.5 km) — Geumam-dong (금암동)
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 Geumam-dong (pop. 12,000) in Gyeryong-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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