Official / Local Name도초면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Sinan-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.675°N, 125.9377°E · 64 m
Overview
Situated in Sinan-gun, South Jeolla at 64 m elevation, Docho-myeon (도초면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 도초면 (Docho-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Sinan-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 64 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokpo Station (목포역) (43.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sŏnggak-sa (2.5 km) · Ko-do (0.8 km) · Ttandae-sŏm (1.2 km) · Mannyŏn-sa (4.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Oryu-ri (0.7 km), Simok-tong (0.8 km), Chinam-ni (1.0 km), Chukto (1.1 km), P’aengmadang (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Bigeum-myeon (비금면) (9.5 km) · Haui-myeon (하의면) (10.3 km) · Sinui-myeon (신의면) (17.6 km) · Anjwa-myeon (안좌면) (18.5 km) · Jangsan-myeon (장산면) (20.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokpo Station (목포역) (43.0 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 "도초면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sŏnggak-sa (2.5 km) — Docho-myeon (도초면)
- Ko-do (0.8 km) — Docho-myeon (도초면)
- Ttandae-sŏm (1.2 km) — Docho-myeon (도초면)
- Mannyŏn-sa (4.9 km) — Docho-myeon (도초면)
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 Docho-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Sinan-gun, 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 →