Official / Local Name신도안면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Gyeryong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.3178°N, 127.2285°E · 152 m
Overview
Situated in Gyeryong-si, Chungcheongnam-do at 152 m elevation, Sindoan_myeon (신도안면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 신도안면 (Sindoan_myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Gyeryong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 152 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gyeryong Station (두계역) (6.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Jeseoksa (제석사) (1.4 km) · Buramsa (불암사) (1.8 km) · Hoguk-sa (호국사) (2.2 km) · Goemokjeonggongwon (괴목정공원) (1.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Daegwolpyeong (대궐평) (0.4 km), Norigol (노리골) (0.9 km), Baegamdong (백암동) (1.0 km), Angol (안골) (1.3 km), Bunamni (부남리) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gyeryong-si (계룡) (3.0 km) · Sangwol-myeon (상월면) (4.6 km) · Geumam-dong (금암동) (5.5 km) · Jinjam-dong (진잠동) (5.9 km) · Eomsa-myeon (두마면) (6.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gyeryong Station (두계역) (6.0 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 "신도안면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Jeseoksa (제석사) (1.4 km) — Sindoan_myeon (신도안면)
- Buramsa (불암사) (1.8 km) — Sindoan_myeon (신도안면)
- Hoguk-sa (호국사) (2.2 km) — Sindoan_myeon (신도안면)
- Goemokjeonggongwon (괴목정공원) (1.7 km) — Sindoan_myeon (신도안면)
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 Sindoan_myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gyeryong-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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