Official / Local Name대산면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Namwon)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.4222°N, 127.3144°E · 160 m
Overview
Situated in Namwon, North Jeolla at 160 m elevation, Daesan-myeon (대산면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 대산면 (Daesan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Namwon |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 160 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Namwon Station (남원역) (4.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Singyeri-maae Yeoraejwasang (신계리마애여래좌상) (1.8 km) · Yongjangseowon (용장서원) (3.6 km) · Gyoryongsan-gwangwangji (교룡산관광지) (3.9 km) · Seonguksa (선국사) (4.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Daegok-ri (대곡리) (0.8 km), Sinchon (신촌) (0.8 km), Nosan (노산) (1.0 km), Wolgye (월계) (1.1 km), Sangdae (상대) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Naecheok-dong (내척동) (4.1 km) · Sinjeong-dong (신정동) (4.3 km) · Jusaeng-myeon (주생면) (4.6 km) · Sangok-dong (산곡동) (5.3 km) · Josan-dong (조산동) (5.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Namwon Station (남원역) (4.4 km). KTX Jeolla Line from Seoul (Yongsan) to Iksan, Jeonju (1h 35m), and Namwon. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "대산면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Singyeri-maae Yeoraejwasang (신계리마애여래좌상) (1.8 km) — Daesan-myeon (대산면)
- Yongjangseowon (용장서원) (3.6 km) — Daesan-myeon (대산면)
- Gyoryongsan-gwangwangji (교룡산관광지) (3.9 km) — Daesan-myeon (대산면)
- Seonguksa (선국사) (4.0 km) — Daesan-myeon (대산면)
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 North 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 Daesan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Namwon, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov (Naejangsan Maple Foliage). North Jeolla → · 3,651 All Cities →