Official / Local Name별량면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Suncheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.8664°N, 127.4288°E · 18 m
Overview
Situated in Suncheon-si, South Jeolla at 18 m elevation, Byeollyang-myeon (별량면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 별량면 (Byeollyang-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Suncheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 18 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Wonchang Station (원창역) (1.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Donghwasa (동화사) (3.2 km) · Hwangnyongsa (황룡사) (3.4 km) · Bangwongongnyong-bangmulgwan (방원공룡박물관) (3.3 km) · Doseonam (도선암) (4.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Dugo-ri (두고리) (0.7 km), Onya (온야) (0.7 km), Wonchang-ri (원창리) (0.7 km), Cheokdong (척동) (0.9 km), Murim (무림) (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Inwol-dong (인월동) (6.1 km) · Anpung-dong (안풍동) (6.5 km) · Dosa-dong (도사동) (7.2 km) · Daedae-dong (대대동) (7.4 km) · Sangsa-myeon (상사면) (7.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Wonchang Station (원창역) (1.7 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 "별량면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Donghwasa (동화사) (3.2 km) — Byeollyang-myeon (별량면)
- Hwangnyongsa (황룡사) (3.4 km) — Byeollyang-myeon (별량면)
- Bangwongongnyong-bangmulgwan (방원공룡박물관) (3.3 km) — Byeollyang-myeon (별량면)
- Doseonam (도선암) (4.8 km) — Byeollyang-myeon (별량면)
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 Byeollyang-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Suncheon-si, 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 →