Official / Local Name북하면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Jangseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.4034°N, 126.868°E · 99 m
Overview
Situated in Jangseong-gun, South Jeolla at 99 m elevation, Bukha-myeon (북하면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 북하면 (Bukha-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Jangseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 99 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Baegyangsa Station (백양사역) (6.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Buksanggongwon (북상공원) (2.3 km) · Cheongnyuam (청류암) (3.9 km) · Ssukgutbong (쑥굿봉) (1.4 km) · Baegyangsa (백양사) (4.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yongdu-ri (용두리) (0.8 km), Haman (하만) (0.8 km), Yaksu-ri (약수리) (0.9 km), Wondong (원동) (0.9 km), Yongdu (용두) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Bugi-myeon (북이면) (7.2 km) · Bokheung-myeon (복흥면) (7.5 km) · Wolsan-myeon (월산면) (7.8 km) · Bugil-myeon (북일면) (8.1 km) · Jangseong-eup (장성읍) (9.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Baegyangsa Station (백양사역) (6.3 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 "북하면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Buksanggongwon (북상공원) (2.3 km) — Bukha-myeon (북하면)
- Cheongnyuam (청류암) (3.9 km) — Bukha-myeon (북하면)
- Ssukgutbong (쑥굿봉) (1.4 km) — Bukha-myeon (북하면)
- Baegyangsa (백양사) (4.3 km) — Bukha-myeon (북하면)
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 Bukha-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jangseong-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 →