Official / Local Name정산면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Cheong-yang)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.4276°N, 126.9238°E · 277 m
Overview
Set at 277 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Cheong-yang (Chungcheongnam-do), Jeongsan-myeon (정산면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 정산면 (Jeongsan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Cheong-yang |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 277 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gongju Station (공주역) (18.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Daedeoksa (대덕사) (2.2 km) · Jeongsan-hyanggyo (정산향교) (2.2 km) · Yeongbulsa (영불사) (2.3 km) · Beomnyeonsa (법련사) (3.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sae-mal (새말) (0.7 km), Bueonggol (부엉골) (0.8 km), Gueul (구을) (0.8 km), Norumok (노루목) (0.9 km), Yongduri (용두리) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Mok-myeon (목면) (5.7 km) · Cheong-yang (청양) (6.3 km) · Daechi-myeon (대치면) (6.6 km) · Sinpung-myeon (신풍면) (8.5 km) · Cheongnam-myeon (청남면) (9.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gongju Station (공주역) (18.8 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 "정산면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Daedeoksa (대덕사) (2.2 km) — Jeongsan-myeon (정산면)
- Jeongsan-hyanggyo (정산향교) (2.2 km) — Jeongsan-myeon (정산면)
- Yeongbulsa (영불사) (2.3 km) — Jeongsan-myeon (정산면)
- Beomnyeonsa (법련사) (3.0 km) — Jeongsan-myeon (정산면)
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 Jeongsan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Cheong-yang, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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