Official / Local Name금과면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Sunchang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.3305°N, 127.0834°E · 112 m
Overview
Situated in Sunchang-gun, North Jeolla at 112 m elevation, Geumgwa-myeon (금과면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 금과면 (Geumgwa-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Sunchang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 112 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Geumji Station (금지역) (18.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Gangcheonsa (강천사) (8.0 km) · Gangcheonsangullip-gongwon (강천산군립공원) (8.4 km) · Yonghwasa (용화사) (8.5 km) · Ongnyeobong (옥녀봉) (6.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Mojŏng-ni (0.9 km), Tongjŏl-li (1.2 km), Taejang (1.5 km), Pangsŏng-ni (1.6 km), Yujŏng-ni (3.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Geumseong-myeon (금성면) (4.4 km) · Pungsan-myeon (풍산면) (5.3 km) · Sunchang-eup (순창읍) (6.1 km) · Mujeong-myeon (무정면) (6.2 km) · Okgwa-myeon (옥과면) (6.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Geumji Station (금지역) (18.7 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 "금과면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Gangcheonsa (강천사) (8.0 km) — Geumgwa-myeon (금과면)
- Gangcheonsangullip-gongwon (강천산군립공원) (8.4 km) — Geumgwa-myeon (금과면)
- Yonghwasa (용화사) (8.5 km) — Geumgwa-myeon (금과면)
- Ongnyeobong (옥녀봉) (6.6 km) — Geumgwa-myeon (금과면)
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 Geumgwa-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Sunchang-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 →