Official / Local Name마산면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Seocheon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.1337°N, 126.7896°E · 108 m
Overview
Situated in Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do at 108 m elevation, Masan-myeon (마산면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 마산면 (Masan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Seocheon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 108 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Seocheon Station (서천역) (9.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Wolkyeongsa (월경사) (3.1 km) · Odeoksa (오덕사) (2.6 km) · Sukkolgogae (숫골고개) (1.8 km) · Seonggolligogae (성골리고개) (1.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Soya-ri (소야리) (0.4 km), Mamyeong (마명) (0.5 km), Byeoko-ri (벽오리) (0.5 km), Sinbong-ni (0.6 km), Byeoko (벽오) (0.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sicho-myeon (시초면) (3.9 km) · Munsan-myeon (문산면) (4.9 km) · Chunghwa-myeon (충화면) (5.2 km) · Yanghwa-myeon (양화면) (6.2 km) · Hansan-myeon (한산면) (6.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Seocheon Station (서천역) (9.3 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 "마산면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Wolkyeongsa (월경사) (3.1 km) — Masan-myeon (마산면)
- Odeoksa (오덕사) (2.6 km) — Masan-myeon (마산면)
- Sukkolgogae (숫골고개) (1.8 km) — Masan-myeon (마산면)
- Seonggolligogae (성골리고개) (1.9 km) — Masan-myeon (마산면)
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 Masan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Seocheon-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Chungcheongnam-do → · 3,651 All Cities →