Official / Local Name칠량면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Gangjin-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.5712°N, 126.8292°E · 22 m
Overview
Situated in Gangjin-gun, South Jeolla at 22 m elevation, Chillyang-myeon (칠량면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 칠량면 (Chillyang-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Gangjin-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 22 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Boseong Station (보성역) (31.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Namsan (2.5 km) · Toam-san (1.4 km) · Chŏngsu-sa (4.5 km) · Deokhosa (덕호사) (6.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yŏnggye (0.7 km), Saebaldŭl (0.7 km), Songch’on (송존) (0.9 km), Yŏngp’yŏng-dong (1.0 km), Mogam (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Daegu-myeon (대구면) (6.8 km) · Gangjin-gun (강진) (7.7 km) · Gundong-myeon (군동면) (7.8 km) · Doam-myeon (도암면) (9.9 km) · Yongsan-myeon (용산면) (9.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Boseong Station (보성역) (31.7 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 "칠량면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Namsan (2.5 km) — Chillyang-myeon (칠량면)
- Toam-san (1.4 km) — Chillyang-myeon (칠량면)
- Chŏngsu-sa (4.5 km) — Chillyang-myeon (칠량면)
- Deokhosa (덕호사) (6.8 km) — Chillyang-myeon (칠량면)
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 Chillyang-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gangjin-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 →