Official / Local Name부산면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Jangheung-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.7296°N, 126.9089°E · 32 m
Overview
Situated in Jangheung-gun, South Jeolla at 32 m elevation, Busan-myeon (부산면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 부산면 (Busan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Jangheung-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 32 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Boseong Station (보성역) (16.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Dongbaekjeong (동백정) (1.8 km) · Kŭmsŏn-sa (2.8 km) · Mansusa (만수사) (3.4 km) · Ongnyeobong (옥녀봉) (1.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Seongja (성자) (0.4 km), Yong-dong (용동) (0.6 km), Hongdan (홍단) (0.6 km), Yuryang-ni (유량리) (0.8 km), Kidong-ni (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jangheung-gun (장흥) (4.5 km) · Jangheung-eup (장흥읍) (5.9 km) · Jangdong-myeon (장동면) (6.5 km) · Byeongyeong-myeon (병영면) (8.1 km) · Yuchi-myeon (유치면) (8.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Boseong Station (보성역) (16.3 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 "부산면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Dongbaekjeong (동백정) (1.8 km) — Busan-myeon (부산면)
- Kŭmsŏn-sa (2.8 km) — Busan-myeon (부산면)
- Mansusa (만수사) (3.4 km) — Busan-myeon (부산면)
- Ongnyeobong (옥녀봉) (1.6 km) — Busan-myeon (부산면)
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 Busan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jangheung-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 →