Official / Local Name태안읍
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Taean-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.7615°N, 126.312°E · 48 m
Overview
Situated in Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do at 48 m elevation, Taean-eup (태안읍, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 태안읍 (Taean-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Taean-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 48 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Hongseong Station (홍성역) (37.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hŭngdae-sa (흥대사) (1.0 km) · T’aeŭr-am (태을암) (1.4 km) · Poksŏng-am (복성암) (5.4 km) · Tol-gogae (돌고개) (3.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Naengjŏng-gol (냉정골) (0.5 km), P’yŏngch’ŏl-li (평천리) (1.0 km), Taian (태안) (1.4 km), Mulsang (물상) (1.7 km), Koil (고일) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Taean-gun (태안) (6.6 km) · Palbong-myeon (팔봉면) (7.9 km) · Inji-myeon (인지면) (9.5 km) · Geunheung-myeon (근흥면) (9.9 km) · Wonbuk-myeon (원북면) (10.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Hongseong Station (홍성역) (37.2 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 "태안읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hŭngdae-sa (흥대사) (1.0 km) — Taean-eup (태안읍)
- T’aeŭr-am (태을암) (1.4 km) — Taean-eup (태안읍)
- Poksŏng-am (복성암) (5.4 km) — Taean-eup (태안읍)
- Tol-gogae (돌고개) (3.1 km) — Taean-eup (태안읍)
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 Taean-eup (pop. 12,000) in Taean-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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