Official / Local Name선장면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Asan)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.7869°N, 126.873°E · 22 m
Overview
Situated in Asan, Chungcheongnam-do at 22 m elevation, Sŏnjang-myŏn (선장면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 선장면 (Sŏnjang-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Asan |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 22 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Dogo Station (도고역) (2.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sambong-am (삼봉암) (1.6 km) · Haewŏn-sa (해원사) (2.6 km) · Inch’wi-sa (인취사) (4.7 km) · Bongsangyo (봉산교) (3.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sep’ai-gol (세파이골) (0.7 km), Changdae (0.7 km), K’ŭnsŏnjang (큰선장) (0.7 km), Sŏnjang (선장) (1.0 km), Ch’ang-gol (창골) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Dogo-myeon (도고면) (6.0 km) · Sinchang-myeon (신창면) (6.6 km) · Inju-myŏn (인주면) (7.9 km) · Sinam-myŏn (신암면) (8.5 km) · Yesan-ŭp (예산읍) (9.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Dogo Station (도고역) (2.8 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 "선장면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sambong-am (삼봉암) (1.6 km) — Sŏnjang-myŏn (선장면)
- Haewŏn-sa (해원사) (2.6 km) — Sŏnjang-myŏn (선장면)
- Inch’wi-sa (인취사) (4.7 km) — Sŏnjang-myŏn (선장면)
- Bongsangyo (봉산교) (3.5 km) — Sŏnjang-myŏn (선장면)
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 Sŏnjang-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Asan, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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