Official / Local Name미산면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Boryeong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.2541°N, 126.6857°E · 342 m
Overview
Set at 342 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Boryeong-si (Chungcheongnam-do), Misan-myeon (미산면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 미산면 (Misan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Boryeong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 342 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jusan Station (주산역) (7.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Gwangdeoksa (광덕사) (0.6 km) · Kwangdŏk-sa (광덕사) (1.6 km) · Jungdaesa (중대사) (1.6 km) · Sangdaesa (상대사) (1.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Suhyeon (수현) (1.0 km), Seokgangsan (석강산) (1.2 km), Yŏhŭng (여흥) (1.3 km), Geomun (거문) (1.5 km), Yeongheung (영흥) (1.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Oesan-myŏn (외산면) (6.3 km) · Hongsan-myeon (홍산면) (7.4 km) · Oksan-myeon (옥산면) (7.5 km) · Ungcheon-eup (웅천읍) (8.0 km) · Naesan-myeon (내산면) (8.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jusan Station (주산역) (7.6 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 "미산면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Gwangdeoksa (광덕사) (0.6 km) — Misan-myeon (미산면)
- Kwangdŏk-sa (광덕사) (1.6 km) — Misan-myeon (미산면)
- Jungdaesa (중대사) (1.6 km) — Misan-myeon (미산면)
- Sangdaesa (상대사) (1.8 km) — Misan-myeon (미산면)
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 Misan-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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