Official / Local Name노성면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Nonsan-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.2879°N, 127.1135°E · 29 m
Overview
Situated in Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do at 29 m elevation, Noseong-myeon (노성면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 노성면 (Noseong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Nonsan-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 29 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gongju Station (공주역) (5.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Geumgangdaedo (금강대도) (1.1 km) · Jonghakdang (종학당) (1.6 km) · Hoamsa (호암사) (2.1 km) · Amcheonsa (암천사) (3.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Ttonggaemallaengi (똥개말랭이) (0.4 km), Gasira (가시라) (0.5 km), Chŭng-gol (증골) (0.7 km), Junggol (증골) (0.7 km), Pyŏngsa-ri (병사리) (0.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gwangseok-myeon (광석면) (6.1 km) · Sangwol-myeon (상월면) (6.2 km) · Deokji-dong (덕지동) (8.4 km) · Gyeryong-myeon (계룡면) (8.4 km) · Daegyo-dong (대교동) (8.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gongju Station (공주역) (5.2 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 "노성면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Geumgangdaedo (금강대도) (1.1 km) — Noseong-myeon (노성면)
- Jonghakdang (종학당) (1.6 km) — Noseong-myeon (노성면)
- Hoamsa (호암사) (2.1 km) — Noseong-myeon (노성면)
- Amcheonsa (암천사) (3.3 km) — Noseong-myeon (노성면)
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 Noseong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Nonsan-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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