Official / Local Name정안면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Gongju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.5964°N, 127.0973°E · 260 m
Overview
Set at 260 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Gongju-si (Chungcheongnam-do), Jeongan-myeon (정안면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 정안면 (Jeongan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Gongju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 260 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jeonui Station (전의역) (13.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Charyeongsa (차령사) (3.9 km) · Gukseonsa (국선사) (5.4 km) · Nojukgyo (노죽교) (2.8 km) · Cheonwangsa (천왕사) (5.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kosŏng-ni (1.4 km), Naison-ri (내촌리) (1.8 km), Tal-tong (1.9 km), Kungwŏn-ni (2.3 km), Un’gung-ni (2.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Uidang-myeon (의당면) (8.7 km) · Sagok-myeon (사곡면) (8.9 km) · Gongju-si (공주) (10.8 km) · Jeonui-myeon (전의면) (10.9 km) · Yugu-eup (유구읍) (11.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jeonui Station (전의역) (13.1 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 "정안면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Charyeongsa (차령사) (3.9 km) — Jeongan-myeon (정안면)
- Gukseonsa (국선사) (5.4 km) — Jeongan-myeon (정안면)
- Nojukgyo (노죽교) (2.8 km) — Jeongan-myeon (정안면)
- Cheonwangsa (천왕사) (5.7 km) — Jeongan-myeon (정안면)
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 Jeongan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gongju-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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