Official / Local Name다도면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Naju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.9314°N, 126.8353°E · 215 m
Overview
Set at 215 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Naju-si (South Jeolla), Dado-myeon (다도면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 다도면 (Dado-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Naju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 215 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Seokjeong Station (석정역) (11.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Bulhoesa (불회사) (2.8 km) · Munseongam (문성암) (3.1 km) · Cheolcheonsa (철천사) (3.1 km) · Suandeungjae (수안등재) (0.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Nokdong (녹동) (0.4 km), Jangam (장암) (0.4 km), Dambawi (담바위) (0.5 km), Masan-ri (마산리) (0.5 km), Amjŏng-ni (0.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Bonghwang-myeon (봉황면) (5.0 km) · Doam-myeon (도암면) (5.5 km) · Seji-myeon (세지면) (9.4 km) · Geumjeong-myeon (금정면) (10.3 km) · Chunyang-myeon (춘양면) (10.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Seokjeong Station (석정역) (11.9 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 "다도면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Bulhoesa (불회사) (2.8 km) — Dado-myeon (다도면)
- Munseongam (문성암) (3.1 km) — Dado-myeon (다도면)
- Cheolcheonsa (철천사) (3.1 km) — Dado-myeon (다도면)
- Suandeungjae (수안등재) (0.9 km) — Dado-myeon (다도면)
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 Dado-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Naju-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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