Official / Local Name춘양면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Hwasun-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.9382°N, 126.9491°E · 195 m
Overview
Set at 195 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Hwasun-gun (South Jeolla), Chunyang-myeon (춘양면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 춘양면 (Chunyang-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Hwasun-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 195 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Seokjeong Station (석정역) (2.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chaealbong (채알봉) (1.8 km) · Gaecheonsa (개천사) (4.8 km) · Guseulbong (구슬봉) (2.0 km) · Gabonggyo (가봉교) (0.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Bongmujeong (봉무정) (0.5 km), Kal-li (0.5 km), Namdeokdong (남덕동) (0.6 km), Gaseungdong (가승동) (0.7 km), Hoesong-ri (회송리) (0.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Doam-myeon (도암면) (6.4 km) · Neungju-myeon (능주면) (7.1 km) · Cheongpung-myeon (청풍면) (7.3 km) · Dogok-myeon (도곡면) (8.1 km) · Hancheon-myeon (한천면) (8.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Seokjeong Station (석정역) (2.1 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 "춘양면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chaealbong (채알봉) (1.8 km) — Chunyang-myeon (춘양면)
- Gaecheonsa (개천사) (4.8 km) — Chunyang-myeon (춘양면)
- Guseulbong (구슬봉) (2.0 km) — Chunyang-myeon (춘양면)
- Gabonggyo (가봉교) (0.6 km) — Chunyang-myeon (춘양면)
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 Chunyang-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hwasun-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 →