Official / Local Name매포읍
Region / ProvinceNorth Chungcheong (Danyang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.0481°N, 128.3013°E · 200 m
Overview
Set at 200 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Danyang-gun (North Chungcheong), Maepo-eup (매포읍, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 매포읍 (Maepo-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Chungcheong · Danyang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 200 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Dodam Station (도담역) (3.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Beopgyeongsa (법경사) (1.1 km) · Bohyeonsa (보현사) (2.4 km) · Gapcheonsa (갑천사) (2.5 km) · Geumsusa (금수사) (4.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Motgol (못골) (0.6 km), Saengseonbawi (생선바위) (0.9 km), Hasi (하시) (1.0 km), Hasi-ri (하시리) (1.0 km), Gumalli (구만리) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jeokseong-myeon (적성면) (5.5 km) · Eosangcheon-myeon (어상천면) (7.2 km) · Danyang-gun (단양군) (9.2 km) · Geumseong-myeon (금성면) (11.4 km) · Sinbaek-dong (신백동) (11.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Dodam Station (도담역) (3.4 km). KTX/SRT via Osong Station; KTX-Eum to Jecheon & Danyang; Cheongju International Airport (CJJ). Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "매포읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Beopgyeongsa (법경사) (1.1 km) — Maepo-eup (매포읍)
- Bohyeonsa (보현사) (2.4 km) — Maepo-eup (매포읍)
- Gapcheonsa (갑천사) (2.5 km) — Maepo-eup (매포읍)
- Geumsusa (금수사) (4.2 km) — Maepo-eup (매포읍)
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 North Chungcheong.
- 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 Maepo-eup (pop. 12,000) in Danyang-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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