Official / Local Name구룡동
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Chungcheongnam-do)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.7683°N, 127.152°E · 37 m
Overview
Situated in Chungcheongnam-do, Chungcheongnam-do at 37 m elevation, Guryong-dong (구룡동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 구룡동 (Guryong-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Chungcheongnam-do |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 37 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Cheonan Station (천안역) (4.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Obongsa (오봉사) (3.0 km) · Hyeonjeongsa (현정사) (3.6 km) · Yeongmosa (영모사) (3.8 km) · Gwaneumsa (관음사) (3.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Origol (오리골) (0.3 km), Pyeongtteum (평뜸) (0.5 km), Jungni (중리) (0.5 km), Yongpyeong (용평) (0.7 km), Kŏjae (거재) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sojeong-myeon (소정면) (6.1 km) · Dongnam-gu (동남구) (6.1 km) · Cheonan (천안) (6.9 km) · Baebang-eup (배방읍) (7.7 km) · Tangjeong-myeon (탕정면) (8.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Cheonan Station (천안역) (4.8 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 "구룡동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Obongsa (오봉사) (3.0 km) — Guryong-dong (구룡동)
- Hyeonjeongsa (현정사) (3.6 km) — Guryong-dong (구룡동)
- Yeongmosa (영모사) (3.8 km) — Guryong-dong (구룡동)
- Gwaneumsa (관음사) (3.9 km) — Guryong-dong (구룡동)
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 Guryong-dong (pop. 12,000) in Chungcheongnam-do, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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