Official / Local Name광시면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Yesan-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.5637°N, 126.7921°E · 88 m
Overview
Situated in Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do at 88 m elevation, Kwangsi-myŏn (광시면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 광시면 (Kwangsi-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Yesan-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 88 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Hwayang Station (화양역) (9.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Taeryŏn-sa (대련사) (2.8 km) · Imjon-sŏng (임존성) (3.5 km) · Iryang-sa (일양사) (5.2 km) · Naesang-san (내상산) (2.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Saem-gol (샘골) (0.7 km), Sŭngjŏng-gol (승정골) (1.2 km), Sindae-ri (신대리) (1.3 km), Misil (미실) (1.3 km), Kipŭn-gol (깊은골) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Pibong-myŏn (비봉면) (6.9 km) · Ungok-myeon (운곡면) (7.8 km) · Geumma-myeon (금마면) (7.8 km) · Daeheung-myeon (대흥면) (8.0 km) · Hongdong-myŏn (홍동면) (8.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Hwayang Station (화양역) (9.9 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 "광시면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Taeryŏn-sa (대련사) (2.8 km) — Kwangsi-myŏn (광시면)
- Imjon-sŏng (임존성) (3.5 km) — Kwangsi-myŏn (광시면)
- Iryang-sa (일양사) (5.2 km) — Kwangsi-myŏn (광시면)
- Naesang-san (내상산) (2.7 km) — Kwangsi-myŏn (광시면)
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 Kwangsi-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Yesan-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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