Official / Local Name마로면
Region / ProvinceNorth Chungcheong (Boeun-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.4105°N, 127.8393°E · 199 m
Overview
Set at 199 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Boeun-gun (North Chungcheong), Maro-myeon (마로면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 마로면 (Maro-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Chungcheong · Boeun-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 199 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Hwanggan Station (황간역) (21.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Borisa (보리사) (2.5 km) · Gobongjeongsa (고봉정사) (3.0 km) · Salmoksan (살목산) (0.6 km) · Haninjeongsa (한인정사) (3.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Gwangsanchon (광산촌) (0.4 km), Jageunsae (작은새) (0.8 km), Soyeori (소여리) (1.7 km), Jungsoyeo (중소여) (1.7 km), Yangjimal (양지말) (1.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hwanam-myeon (화남면) (4.7 km) · Tanbu-myeon (탄부면) (6.1 km) · Cheongsan-myeon (청산면) (7.0 km) · Jangan-myeon (장안면) (8.0 km) · Samseung-myeon (삼승면) (9.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Hwanggan Station (황간역) (21.7 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 "마로면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Borisa (보리사) (2.5 km) — Maro-myeon (마로면)
- Gobongjeongsa (고봉정사) (3.0 km) — Maro-myeon (마로면)
- Salmoksan (살목산) (0.6 km) — Maro-myeon (마로면)
- Haninjeongsa (한인정사) (3.9 km) — Maro-myeon (마로면)
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 Maro-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Boeun-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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