Official / Local Name다압면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Gwangyang-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.1159°N, 127.6635°E · 456 m
Overview
Set at 456 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Gwangyang-si (South Jeolla), Daap-myeon (다압면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 다압면 (Daap-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Gwangyang-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 456 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Hadong Station (하동역) (10.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yongmunsa (용문사) (6.6 km) · Suwoljeong (수월정) (6.7 km) · Baegunsan (3.9 km) · Manbulsa (만불사) (7.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Naehoe (1.4 km), Kosa-ri (2.6 km), Hŭngnyong-ni (3.6 km), Eochi-ri (어치리) (4.0 km), P’yong-ch’on (4.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Agyang-myeon (악양면) (7.1 km) · Jinsang-myeon (진상면) (7.5 km) · Hadong-eup (하동읍) (7.6 km) · Ongnyong-myeon (옥룡면) (8.5 km) · Jeongnyang-myeon (적량면) (9.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Hadong Station (하동역) (10.1 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 "다압면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yongmunsa (용문사) (6.6 km) — Daap-myeon (다압면)
- Suwoljeong (수월정) (6.7 km) — Daap-myeon (다압면)
- Baegunsan (3.9 km) — Daap-myeon (다압면)
- Manbulsa (만불사) (7.6 km) — Daap-myeon (다압면)
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 Daap-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gwangyang-si, 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 →