Official / Local Name영인면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Asan)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.8817°N, 126.9675°E · 9 m
Overview
Situated in Asan, Chungcheongnam-do at 9 m elevation, Yŏngin-myŏn (영인면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 영인면 (Yŏngin-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Asan |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 9 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sinchang Station (신창역) (9.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hŭngsu-sa (흥수사) (1.2 km) · Paengnyŏn-am (백련암) (2.2 km) · Tongsim-sa (동심사) (2.3 km) · Yonghwa-sa (용화사) (2.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Anae-mal (아내말) (0.6 km), Changjaeul (장재울) (0.7 km), Yŏng-mal (역말) (1.0 km), Sŏbatt’ang (서밭탕) (1.0 km), Taech’umŏ-ri (대추머리) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yeomchi-eup (염치읍) (7.3 km) · Hyeondeok-myeon (현덕면) (7.8 km) · Inju-myŏn (인주면) (7.8 km) · Asan (아산) (8.3 km) · Dunpo-myeon (둔포면) (8.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sinchang Station (신창역) (9.2 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 "영인면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hŭngsu-sa (흥수사) (1.2 km) — Yŏngin-myŏn (영인면)
- Paengnyŏn-am (백련암) (2.2 km) — Yŏngin-myŏn (영인면)
- Tongsim-sa (동심사) (2.3 km) — Yŏngin-myŏn (영인면)
- Yonghwa-sa (용화사) (2.7 km) — Yŏngin-myŏn (영인면)
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 Yŏngin-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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