Official / Local Name두마면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Gyeryong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.2489°N, 127.2645°E · 129 m
Overview
Situated in Gyeryong-si, Chungcheongnam-do at 129 m elevation, Duma-myeon (두마면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 두마면 (Duma-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Gyeryong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 129 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gyeryong Station (두계역) (2.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sŏngbul-sa (성불사) (0.5 km) · Hwangnyongsa (황룡사) (1.8 km) · Cheonmasa (천마사) (3.7 km) · Wangdaerigogae (왕대리고개) (1.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Eungol (은골) (0.3 km), Saeteo (새터) (0.5 km), Ansanmit (안산밑) (0.8 km), Jaesilmal (재실말) (1.0 km), Banchon (반촌) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Geumam-dong (금암동) (2.8 km) · Eomsa-myeon (두마면) (3.0 km) · Beolgok-myeon (벌곡면) (5.2 km) · Yeonsan-myeon (연산면) (5.5 km) · Giseong-dong (기성동) (5.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gyeryong Station (두계역) (2.7 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 "두마면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sŏngbul-sa (성불사) (0.5 km) — Duma-myeon (두마면)
- Hwangnyongsa (황룡사) (1.8 km) — Duma-myeon (두마면)
- Cheonmasa (천마사) (3.7 km) — Duma-myeon (두마면)
- Wangdaerigogae (왕대리고개) (1.0 km) — Duma-myeon (두마면)
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 Duma-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gyeryong-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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