Official / Local Name북면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Hwasun-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.1595°N, 127.1397°E · 293 m
Overview
Set at 293 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Hwasun-gun (South Jeolla), Buk-myeon (북면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 북면 (Buk-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Hwasun-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 293 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Bokam Station (북암역) (15.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Paega-san (2.4 km) · Kwanŭm-sa (6.5 km) · Yeongcheonsa (영천사) (11.2 km) · Gyeongyeolgyo (경열교) (9.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hakch’ŏn (1.0 km), Ich’ŏl-li (1.2 km), Su-ri (2.4 km), Togi (3.1 km), Wŏl-li (3.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Osan-myeon (오산면) (7.8 km) · Seokgok-myeon (석곡면) (9.0 km) · Iseo-myeon (이서면) (9.0 km) · Nam-myeon (남면) (9.1 km) · Dongbok-myeon (동복면) (9.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Bokam Station (북암역) (15.9 km). KTX Honam & Jeolla Lines to Mokpo, Naju, Suncheon, and Yeosu Expo stations. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "북면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Paega-san (2.4 km) — Buk-myeon (북면)
- Kwanŭm-sa (6.5 km) — Buk-myeon (북면)
- Yeongcheonsa (영천사) (11.2 km) — Buk-myeon (북면)
- Gyeongyeolgyo (경열교) (9.2 km) — Buk-myeon (북면)
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 South Jeolla.
- 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 Buk-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hwasun-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. South Jeolla → · 3,651 All Cities →