Official / Local Name장존동
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Asan)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.7512°N, 127.0118°E · 31 m
Overview
Situated in Asan, Chungcheongnam-do at 31 m elevation, Jangjon-dong (장존동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 장존동 (Jangjon-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Asan |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 31 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Onyang oncheon Station (온양온천역) (3.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yongamsa (용암사) (0.9 km) · Obongam (오봉암) (1.4 km) · Songamsa (송암사) (2.2 km) · Baebangsanseong (복부성) (3.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Galmaji (갈마지) (0.5 km), Jangchon (장촌) (0.7 km), Sinjungmal (신죽말) (1.1 km), Onjudong (온주동) (1.2 km), Araetsanmakgol (아랫산막골) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Onyang-dong (온양6동) (0.7 km) · Onju-dong (온주동) (1.7 km) · Onyang-dong (온양5동) (2.6 km) · Onyang-dong (온양2동) (3.0 km) · Onyang-dong (온양3동) (3.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Onyang oncheon Station (온양온천역) (3.4 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 "장존동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yongamsa (용암사) (0.9 km) — Jangjon-dong (장존동)
- Obongam (오봉암) (1.4 km) — Jangjon-dong (장존동)
- Songamsa (송암사) (2.2 km) — Jangjon-dong (장존동)
- Baebangsanseong (복부성) (3.0 km) — Jangjon-dong (장존동)
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 Jangjon-dong (pop. 12,000) in Asan, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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