Official / Local Name동면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Hwasun-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.0457°N, 127.0456°E · 91 m
Overview
Situated in Hwasun-gun, South Jeolla at 91 m elevation, Dong-myeon (동면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 동면 (Dong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Hwasun-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 91 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Bokam Station (북암역) (2.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hwansanjeong (환산정) (1.3 km) · Hakcheonsa (학천사) (5.2 km) · Geonjisan (건지산) (2.6 km) · Seonggaam (성가암) (5.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Haseo (하서) (1.0 km), Dongnim (동림) (1.2 km), Saeteo (새터) (1.3 km), Odong-ri (오동리) (1.4 km), Ogok (오곡) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hwasun-gun (화순) (4.9 km) · Iseo-myeon (이서면) (6.7 km) · Hwasun-eup (화순읍) (7.7 km) · Hancheon-myeon (한천면) (8.8 km) · Nam-myeon (남면) (8.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Bokam Station (북암역) (2.1 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 "동면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hwansanjeong (환산정) (1.3 km) — Dong-myeon (동면)
- Hakcheonsa (학천사) (5.2 km) — Dong-myeon (동면)
- Geonjisan (건지산) (2.6 km) — Dong-myeon (동면)
- Seonggaam (성가암) (5.8 km) — Dong-myeon (동면)
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 Dong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hwasun-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 →