Official / Local Name창평면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Damyang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.2281°N, 127.0143°E · 73 m
Overview
Changpyeong-myeon (창평면) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Damyang-gun, South Jeolla (35.2281°N, 127.0143°E, elevation 73 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 창평면 (Changpyeong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Damyang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 73 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gwangju Station (광주역) (11.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Nongnogyo (농노교) (0.2 km) · Samcheongyo (삼천교) (0.6 km) · Yeoneunsa (영은사) (4.8 km) · Jukhanggyo (죽항교) (0.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hasocheon (하소천) (0.5 km), Osan (오산) (0.6 km), Bopyeong (보평) (0.7 km), Gyeongdong (경동) (0.9 km), Danggok (당곡) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Goseo-myeon (고서면) (3.9 km) · Daedeok-myeon (대덕면) (3.9 km) · Mujeong-myeon (무정면) (6.8 km) · Bongsan-myeon (봉산면) (6.9 km) · Seokgok-dong (석곡동) (7.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gwangju Station (광주역) (11.8 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 "창평면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Nongnogyo (농노교) (0.2 km) — Changpyeong-myeon (창평면)
- Samcheongyo (삼천교) (0.6 km) — Changpyeong-myeon (창평면)
- Yeoneunsa (영은사) (4.8 km) — Changpyeong-myeon (창평면)
- Jukhanggyo (죽항교) (0.8 km) — Changpyeong-myeon (창평면)
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 Changpyeong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Damyang-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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