Official / Local Name금성면
Region / ProvinceNorth Chungcheong (Jecheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.0685°N, 128.1751°E · 182 m
Overview
Set at 182 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Jecheon-si (North Chungcheong), Geumseong-myeon (금성면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 금성면 (Geumseong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Chungcheong · Jecheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 182 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jecheon Station (제천역) (7.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Cheonsangsa (천상사) (2.2 km) · Kuam-sa (구암사) (2.8 km) · Hyangseonsa (향선사) (3.0 km) · Bongseonsa (봉선사) (4.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Jalgaemigol (잘개미골) (0.5 km), Witsil (위실) (0.6 km), Jangteo (장터) (0.6 km), Araetbanjeong (아랫반정) (0.8 km), Guryong-ri (구룡리) (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jecheon-si (제천) (1.6 km) · Yeongseo-dong (영서동) (6.3 km) · Cheongpung-myeon (청풍면) (7.3 km) · Hwasan-dong (화산동) (7.5 km) · Namhyeon-dong (남현동) (7.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jecheon Station (제천역) (7.1 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 "금성면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Cheonsangsa (천상사) (2.2 km) — Geumseong-myeon (금성면)
- Kuam-sa (구암사) (2.8 km) — Geumseong-myeon (금성면)
- Hyangseonsa (향선사) (3.0 km) — Geumseong-myeon (금성면)
- Bongseonsa (봉선사) (4.2 km) — Geumseong-myeon (금성면)
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 Geumseong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jecheon-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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