Official / Local Name대산면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Gochang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.336°N, 126.5723°E · 44 m
Overview
Situated in Gochang-gun, North Jeolla at 44 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 · Gochang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 44 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Okjeong Station (옥정역) (18.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yonghwasa (용화사) (2.3 km) · Mongbulsa (몽불사) (3.3 km) · Beobuseonsa (법우선사) (5.5 km) · Deokchengyo (덕천교) (1.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sobalsan (소발산) (0.3 km), Yulchon (율촌) (0.3 km), Balsan (발산) (0.5 km), Yulchon-ri (율촌리) (0.7 km), Seonghak (성학) (0.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Daema-myeon (대마면) (4.7 km) · Seongsong-myeon (성송면) (6.4 km) · Gongeum-myeon (공음면) (6.5 km) · Yeonggwang-eup (영광읍) (7.9 km) · Mujang-myeon (무장면) (8.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Okjeong Station (옥정역) (18.1 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
- Yonghwasa (용화사) (2.3 km) — Daesan-myeon (대산면)
- Mongbulsa (몽불사) (3.3 km) — Daesan-myeon (대산면)
- Beobuseonsa (법우선사) (5.5 km) — Daesan-myeon (대산면)
- Deokchengyo (덕천교) (1.5 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 Gochang-gun, 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 →