Official / Local Name칠보면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Jeongeup-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.5758°N, 126.9638°E · 31 m
Overview
Situated in Jeongeup-si, North Jeolla at 31 m elevation, Chilbo-myeon (칠보면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 칠보면 (Chilbo-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Jeongeup-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 31 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Chogang Station (초강역) (10.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Baekhwasa (백화사) (1.2 km) · Bojangsa (보장사) (2.1 km) · Seoktansa (석탄사) (2.4 km) · Namgeunseok (남근석) (2.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Bangok-ri (반곡리) (0.6 km), Yeook (여옥) (0.6 km), Haseok (하석) (0.9 km), Dongmak (동막) (0.9 km), Wonban (원반) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jeongeup-si (정읍) (5.0 km) · Buk-myeon (북면) (5.6 km) · Ssangam-dong (쌍암동) (8.0 km) · Ongdong-myeon (옹동면) (8.1 km) · Sannae-myeon (산내면) (8.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Chogang Station (초강역) (10.7 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 "칠보면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Baekhwasa (백화사) (1.2 km) — Chilbo-myeon (칠보면)
- Bojangsa (보장사) (2.1 km) — Chilbo-myeon (칠보면)
- Seoktansa (석탄사) (2.4 km) — Chilbo-myeon (칠보면)
- Namgeunseok (남근석) (2.8 km) — Chilbo-myeon (칠보면)
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 Chilbo-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jeongeup-si, 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 →