Official / Local Name비봉면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Cheong-yang)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.5018°N, 126.7842°E · 187 m
Overview
Set at 187 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Cheong-yang (Chungcheongnam-do), Pibong-myŏn (비봉면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 비봉면 (Pibong-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Cheong-yang |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 187 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sinseong Station (신성역) (13.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | P’oran-sa (포란사) (1.1 km) · Pibong-san (비봉산) (1.4 km) · Usanseong (우산성) (5.3 km) · Chuyu-sŏng (주유성) (4.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Mosigogae (모시고개) (0.5 km), Kalmang-gol (갈망골) (0.8 km), Nŭraengi (느랭이) (1.0 km), Kadongbal (가동발) (1.2 km), Chigukch’ŏl (지국철) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Cheongyang-eup (청양읍) (6.3 km) · Janggok-myeon (장곡면) (6.5 km) · Kwangsi-myŏn (광시면) (6.9 km) · Ungok-myeon (운곡면) (8.1 km) · Hwaseong-myeon (화성면) (9.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sinseong Station (신성역) (13.2 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 "비봉면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- P’oran-sa (포란사) (1.1 km) — Pibong-myŏn (비봉면)
- Pibong-san (비봉산) (1.4 km) — Pibong-myŏn (비봉면)
- Usanseong (우산성) (5.3 km) — Pibong-myŏn (비봉면)
- Chuyu-sŏng (주유성) (4.1 km) — Pibong-myŏn (비봉면)
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 Pibong-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Cheong-yang, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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