Official / Local Name두마면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Gyeryong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.2635°N, 127.2369°E · 118 m
Overview
Situated in Gyeryong-si, Chungcheongnam-do at 118 m elevation, Eomsa-myeon (두마면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 두마면 (Eomsa-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Gyeryong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 118 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gaetaesa Station (개태사역) (2.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Wonbulgyodogokgyodang (원불교도곡교당) (1.0 km) · Mongnyeonam (목련암) (1.4 km) · Cheonmasa (천마사) (1.9 km) · Sŏngbul-sa (성불사) (2.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Baenamugol (배나무골) (0.5 km), Sanjikchon (산직촌) (0.7 km), Gwangseok-ri (광석리) (0.9 km), Beodeulgol (버들골) (1.0 km), Nabundeul (나분들) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Geumam-dong (금암동) (1.7 km) · Duma-myeon (두마면) (3.0 km) · Gyeryong-si (계룡) (3.2 km) · Yeonsan-myeon (연산면) (4.0 km) · Sindoan_myeon (신도안면) (6.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gaetaesa Station (개태사역) (2.6 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
- Wonbulgyodogokgyodang (원불교도곡교당) (1.0 km) — Eomsa-myeon (두마면)
- Mongnyeonam (목련암) (1.4 km) — Eomsa-myeon (두마면)
- Cheonmasa (천마사) (1.9 km) — Eomsa-myeon (두마면)
- Sŏngbul-sa (성불사) (2.5 km) — Eomsa-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 Eomsa-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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