Official / Local Name두원면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Goheung-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.6567°N, 127.2755°E · 68 m
Overview
Situated in Goheung-gun, South Jeolla at 68 m elevation, Duwon-myeon (두원면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 두원면 (Duwon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Goheung-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 68 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Deungnyang Station (득량역) (15.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Muyeolsa (무열사) (1.7 km) · Durubong (두루봉) (1.7 km) · Waryonggyo (와룡교) (0.6 km) · Gwangokgyo (관곡교) (1.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Waryong (와룡) (0.4 km), Geumgye (금계) (1.0 km), Sinwol (작은대산) (1.1 km), Osu (오수) (1.2 km), Daesan (대산) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Goheung-eup (고흥읍) (6.0 km) · Goheung-gun (고흥) (9.7 km) · Gwayeok-myeon (과역면) (10.6 km) · Daeseo-myeon (대서면) (11.4 km) · Jeomam-myeon (점암면) (11.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Deungnyang Station (득량역) (15.0 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 "두원면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Muyeolsa (무열사) (1.7 km) — Duwon-myeon (두원면)
- Durubong (두루봉) (1.7 km) — Duwon-myeon (두원면)
- Waryonggyo (와룡교) (0.6 km) — Duwon-myeon (두원면)
- Gwangokgyo (관곡교) (1.0 km) — Duwon-myeon (두원면)
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 Duwon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Goheung-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 →