Official / Local Name청양읍
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Cheong-yang)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.4458°N, 126.7759°E · 97 m
Overview
Situated in Cheong-yang, Chungcheongnam-do at 97 m elevation, Cheongyang-eup (청양읍, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 청양읍 (Cheongyang-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Cheong-yang |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 97 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Wŏnjug Station (원죽역) (14.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Goun-singmurwon (고운식물원) (1.6 km) · Jangseungsa (장승사) (3.1 km) · Usanseong (우산성) (3.3 km) · Doseongam (도성암) (3.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yangjitteum (양지뜸) (0.3 km), Jangseunggae (장승개) (0.5 km), Gogullyanggol (고군량골) (0.5 km), Jangseungni (장승리) (0.6 km), Kipŭnsil (깊은실) (0.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hwaseong-myeon (화성면) (4.8 km) · Pibong-myŏn (비봉면) (6.3 km) · Namyang-myeon (남양면) (6.8 km) · Cheong-yang (청양) (7.1 km) · Daechi-myeon (대치면) (7.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Wŏnjug Station (원죽역) (14.4 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 "청양읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Goun-singmurwon (고운식물원) (1.6 km) — Cheongyang-eup (청양읍)
- Jangseungsa (장승사) (3.1 km) — Cheongyang-eup (청양읍)
- Usanseong (우산성) (3.3 km) — Cheongyang-eup (청양읍)
- Doseongam (도성암) (3.3 km) — Cheongyang-eup (청양읍)
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 Cheongyang-eup (pop. 12,000) in Cheong-yang, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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