Official / Local Name청풍면
Region / ProvinceNorth Chungcheong (Jecheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.0094°N, 128.1382°E · 314 m
Overview
Set at 314 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Jecheon-si (North Chungcheong), Cheongpung-myeon (청풍면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 청풍면 (Cheongpung-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Chungcheong · Jecheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 314 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Samtan Station (삼탄역) (11.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Bongjeongsa (봉정사) (0.8 km) · Bibongsan (비봉산) (0.4 km) · Yeongsanam (영산암) (4.2 km) · Bongseonsa (봉선사) (4.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Saejeom (새점) (0.8 km), Kwangŭi-ri (광의리) (0.8 km), Gyesan-ri (계산리) (1.0 km), Dogok-ri (도곡리) (1.1 km), Baemigol (배미골) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jecheon-si (제천) (6.0 km) · Geumseong-myeon (금성면) (7.3 km) · Susan-myeon (수산면) (9.4 km) · Dongnyang-myeon (동량면) (10.7 km) · Jeokseong-myeon (적성면) (11.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Samtan Station (삼탄역) (11.3 km). KTX/SRT via Osong Station; KTX-Eum to Jecheon & Danyang; Cheongju International Airport (CJJ). Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "청풍면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Bongjeongsa (봉정사) (0.8 km) — Cheongpung-myeon (청풍면)
- Bibongsan (비봉산) (0.4 km) — Cheongpung-myeon (청풍면)
- Yeongsanam (영산암) (4.2 km) — Cheongpung-myeon (청풍면)
- Bongseonsa (봉선사) (4.6 km) — Cheongpung-myeon (청풍면)
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 North Chungcheong.
- 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 Cheongpung-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jecheon-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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