Official / Local Name주산면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Boryeong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.1997°N, 126.6199°E · 20 m
Overview
Situated in Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do at 20 m elevation, Jusan-myeon (주산면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 주산면 (Jusan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Boryeong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 20 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jusan Station (주산역) (1.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Jiseongsa (지성사) (0.3 km) · Cheonsuam (천수암) (1.1 km) · Cheongnyongsa (청룡사) (1.6 km) · Tongjeomsa (통점사) (3.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Suranggol (수랑골) (0.6 km), Jangdong (장동) (0.6 km), Dakbatgol (닥밭골) (0.7 km), Saeteomal (새터말) (0.7 km), Songsanmal (송산말) (0.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Ungcheon-eup (웅천읍) (6.3 km) · Biin-myeon (비인면) (6.9 km) · Pangyo-myeon (판교면) (7.6 km) · Seo-myeon (서면) (7.7 km) · Misan-myeon (미산면) (8.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jusan Station (주산역) (1.5 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 "주산면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Jiseongsa (지성사) (0.3 km) — Jusan-myeon (주산면)
- Cheonsuam (천수암) (1.1 km) — Jusan-myeon (주산면)
- Cheongnyongsa (청룡사) (1.6 km) — Jusan-myeon (주산면)
- Tongjeomsa (통점사) (3.7 km) — Jusan-myeon (주산면)
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 Jusan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Boryeong-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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