Official / Local Name성주면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Boryeong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.3376°N, 126.6618°E · 307 m
Overview
Set at 307 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Boryeong-si (Chungcheongnam-do), Seongju-myeon (성주면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 성주면 (Seongju-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Boryeong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 307 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Nampo Station (남포역) (6.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Seongjusa (성주사) (0.9 km) · Baegunsa (백운사) (1.9 km) · Boryeongseoktan-bangmulgwan (보령석탄박물관) (1.5 km) · Gwangbulsa (광불사) (3.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Beoltteum (벌뜸) (0.8 km), Tapdong (탑동) (1.2 km), Baegun (백운) (1.3 km), Changteogol (창터골) (1.3 km), Deokheung (덕흥) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Daecheon-dong (대천3동) (4.0 km) · Daecheon4(sa)-dong (대천4동) (4.4 km) · Daecheon-dong (대천1동) (5.7 km) · Oesan-myŏn (외산면) (5.9 km) · Nampo-myeon (남포면) (6.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Nampo Station (남포역) (6.5 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 "성주면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Seongjusa (성주사) (0.9 km) — Seongju-myeon (성주면)
- Baegunsa (백운사) (1.9 km) — Seongju-myeon (성주면)
- Boryeongseoktan-bangmulgwan (보령석탄박물관) (1.5 km) — Seongju-myeon (성주면)
- Gwangbulsa (광불사) (3.0 km) — Seongju-myeon (성주면)
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 Seongju-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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