Official / Local Name양촌면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Nonsan-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.1238°N, 127.2298°E · 113 m
Overview
Situated in Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do at 113 m elevation, Yangchon-myeon (양촌면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 양촌면 (Yangchon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Nonsan-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 113 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Yeonsan Station (연산역) (10.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Singirijiseokmyo (신기리지석묘) (2.2 km) · Ssanggyesa (쌍계사) (3.0 km) · Sugoksa (수곡사) (4.0 km) · Seongsammunseonsaengmyo (성삼문선생묘) (4.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Imunan (이문안) (1.0 km), Tabani (탑안이) (1.0 km), Nogati (노가티) (1.1 km), Jatjjeongi (잣정이) (1.1 km), Sinchonmal (신촌말) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gayagok-myeon (가야곡면) (5.8 km) · Hwasan-myeon (화산면) (8.9 km) · Unju-myŏn (운주면) (10.0 km) · Beolgok-myeon (벌곡면) (10.3 km) · Gyeongcheon-myeon (경천면) (10.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Yeonsan Station (연산역) (10.2 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 "양촌면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Singirijiseokmyo (신기리지석묘) (2.2 km) — Yangchon-myeon (양촌면)
- Ssanggyesa (쌍계사) (3.0 km) — Yangchon-myeon (양촌면)
- Sugoksa (수곡사) (4.0 km) — Yangchon-myeon (양촌면)
- Seongsammunseonsaengmyo (성삼문선생묘) (4.2 km) — Yangchon-myeon (양촌면)
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 Yangchon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Nonsan-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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