Official / Local Name천천면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Jangsu-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.7496°N, 127.528°E · 605 m
Overview
Set at 605 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Jangsu-gun (North Jeolla), Cheoncheon-myeon (천천면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 천천면 (Cheoncheon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Jangsu-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 605 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gwanchon Station (관촌역) (24.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yongam-seowon (용암서원) (1.2 km) · Maebong (매봉) (0.5 km) · Ch’imnyŏng-sansŏng (침령산성) (3.4 km) · Banggokjae (새재) (1.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yongam (용암) (0.8 km), Saejae (새재) (0.8 km), Pongdŏng-ni (봉덕리) (0.8 km), Gwansin (광신) (1.0 km), Bulseondong (불선동) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jinan-eup (진안읍) (8.5 km) · Janggye-myeon (장계면) (9.3 km) · Kyenam-myŏn (계남면) (9.5 km) · Jangsu-gun (장수) (10.3 km) · Gyebuk-myeon (계북면) (10.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gwanchon Station (관촌역) (24.7 km). KTX Jeolla Line from Seoul (Yongsan) to Iksan, Jeonju (1h 35m), and Namwon. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "천천면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yongam-seowon (용암서원) (1.2 km) — Cheoncheon-myeon (천천면)
- Maebong (매봉) (0.5 km) — Cheoncheon-myeon (천천면)
- Ch’imnyŏng-sansŏng (침령산성) (3.4 km) — Cheoncheon-myeon (천천면)
- Banggokjae (새재) (1.5 km) — Cheoncheon-myeon (천천면)
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 North 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 Cheoncheon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jangsu-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov (Naejangsan Maple Foliage). North Jeolla → · 3,651 All Cities →