Official / Local Name도암면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Gangjin-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.5618°N, 126.7222°E · 57 m
Overview
Situated in Gangjin-gun, South Jeolla at 57 m elevation, Doam-myeon (도암면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 도암면 (Doam-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Gangjin-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 57 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Illo Station (일로역) (38.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Paengnyŏn-sa (백년사) (3.7 km) · Pongŏk-sa (봉덕사) (3.0 km) · Sindang (옥련사) (5.6 km) · Tŏngyong-san (덕용산) (3.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sŏkch’ŏn (석천) (0.8 km), Sŏngji (성지) (0.9 km), Yŏng-dong (영동) (1.4 km), Sil-li (신리) (1.4 km), Majŏm (마점) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Okcheon-myeon (옥천면) (6.2 km) · Gangjin-gun (강진) (7.5 km) · Sinjeon-myeon (신전면) (7.6 km) · Gangjin-eup (강진읍) (8.6 km) · Chillyang-myeon (칠량면) (9.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Illo Station (일로역) (38.9 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 "도암면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Paengnyŏn-sa (백년사) (3.7 km) — Doam-myeon (도암면)
- Pongŏk-sa (봉덕사) (3.0 km) — Doam-myeon (도암면)
- Sindang (옥련사) (5.6 km) — Doam-myeon (도암면)
- Tŏngyong-san (덕용산) (3.1 km) — Doam-myeon (도암면)
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 Doam-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gangjin-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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