Official / Local Name규암면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Buyeo-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.2752°N, 126.8831°E · 28 m
Overview
Situated in Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do at 28 m elevation, Kyuam-myŏn (규암면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 규암면 (Kyuam-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Buyeo-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 28 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Ganggyeong Station (강경역) (18.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Subokjeong (수복정) (0.7 km) · Cheongyongsa (청용사) (1.8 km) · Gudeurae-gwangwangji (구드래관광지) (2.5 km) · Buyeo-jeongnimsaji Seokbuljwasang (석불) (2.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kyuam-ni (규암리) (0.4 km), Geolsan (걸산) (0.7 km), Nae-ri (내리) (0.8 km), Kŭmbong-ni (0.9 km), Araesobanmoe (아래소반뫼) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Buyeo-eup (부여읍) (2.6 km) · Buyeo-gun (부여) (4.0 km) · Eunsan-myeon (은산면) (4.7 km) · Guryong-myeon (구룡면) (6.1 km) · Jangam-myeon (장암면) (6.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Ganggyeong Station (강경역) (18.0 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 "규암면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Subokjeong (수복정) (0.7 km) — Kyuam-myŏn (규암면)
- Cheongyongsa (청용사) (1.8 km) — Kyuam-myŏn (규암면)
- Gudeurae-gwangwangji (구드래관광지) (2.5 km) — Kyuam-myŏn (규암면)
- Buyeo-jeongnimsaji Seokbuljwasang (석불) (2.8 km) — Kyuam-myŏn (규암면)
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 Kyuam-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Buyeo-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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