Official / Local Name추자면
Region / ProvinceJeju Province (Jeju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates33.9434°N, 126.3198°E · 58 m
Overview
Situated in Jeju-si, Jeju Province at 58 m elevation, Chuja-myeon (추자면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 추자면 (Chuja-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Jeju Province · Jeju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 58 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokpo Station (목포역) (94.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hachujado (하추자도) (0.5 km) · Sŏm-do (0.9 km) · Sangchujado (상추자도) (3.1 km) · Ch’ŏng-do (3.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Mung-ni (묵 리) (0.5 km), Sinsang-ni (0.7 km), Yech’o-ri (1.4 km), Yŏnghŭng-ni (2.8 km), Taesŏ-ri (3.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Bogil-myeon (보길면) (31.0 km) · Nohwa-eup (노화읍) (36.3 km) · Soan-myeon (소안면) (38.6 km) · Jodo-myeon (조도면) (46.3 km) · Songji-myeon (송지면) (50.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokpo Station (목포역) (94.5 km). 1-hour flight from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) or Busan to Jeju International Airport (CJU); island express buses and rental cars. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "추자면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hachujado (하추자도) (0.5 km) — Chuja-myeon (추자면)
- Sŏm-do (0.9 km) — Chuja-myeon (추자면)
- Sangchujado (상추자도) (3.1 km) — Chuja-myeon (추자면)
- Ch’ŏng-do (3.4 km) — Chuja-myeon (추자면)
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 Jeju Province.
- 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 Chuja-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jeju-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Jeju Province → · 3,651 All Cities →