Official / Local Name중리동
Region / ProvinceDaejeon (Daedeok-gu)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.3585°N, 127.4262°E · 56 m
Overview
Jungni-dong (중리동) is a lively urban district in Daedeok-gu, Daejeon (pop. Official Municipality, elevation 56 m) linked directly into South Korea's subway and T-money bus network.
| Official / Local Name | 중리동 (Jungni-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Daejeon · Daedeok-gu |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 56 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Daejeon Station (대전역) (3.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Beopseongsa (법성사) (2.4 km) · Bongseonam (봉선암) (2.5 km) · Yonghwasa (용화사) (2.7 km) · Bongdeogam (봉덕암) (2.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Chungni-dong (중리동) (0.3 km), Yongjŏn-dong (용전동) (0.9 km), Ojŏng-dong (오정동) (1.2 km), Songch’on-dong (송촌동) (1.2 km), Pŏbil-tong (법1동) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Beop-dong (법1동) (1.0 km) · Yongjeon-dong (용전동) (1.1 km) · Ojeong-dong (오정동) (1.4 km) · Songchon-dong (송촌동) (1.5 km) · Hongdo-dong (홍도동) (1.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Daejeon Station (대전역) (3.0 km). Central KTX & SRT crossroads at Daejeon Station (50m from Seoul, 1h 25m from Busan); Daejeon Metro Line 1. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "중리동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Beopseongsa (법성사) (2.4 km) — Jungni-dong (중리동)
- Bongseonam (봉선암) (2.5 km) — Jungni-dong (중리동)
- Yonghwasa (용화사) (2.7 km) — Jungni-dong (중리동)
- Bongdeogam (봉덕암) (2.7 km) — Jungni-dong (중리동)
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 Daejeon.
- 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 Jungni-dong (pop. 12,000) in Daedeok-gu, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Daejeon → · 3,651 All Cities →