Official / Local Name금산면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Gimje)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.7128°N, 127.0305°E · 148 m
Overview
Situated in Gimje, North Jeolla at 148 m elevation, Geumsan-myeon (금산면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 금산면 (Geumsan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Gimje |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 148 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gamgok Station (감곡역) (12.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ch’ŏn’guk-sa (천국사) (1.7 km) · Kŭmsan-sa (금산사) (2.4 km) · Pohyŏn-sa (보현사) (2.4 km) · Yonghwa-sa (용화사) (2.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yonghwa-dong (0.5 km), Kŭmsal-li (금산리) (0.9 km), Eungok (은곡) (0.9 km), Paego-dong (백오동) (1.1 km), Kyeryong (계룡) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Geumgu-myeon (금구면) (7.3 km) · Bongnam-myeon (봉남면) (7.4 km) · Gui-myeon (구이면) (7.5 km) · Jeonbuk (전북) (8.1 km) · Ongdong-myeon (옹동면) (8.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gamgok Station (감곡역) (12.2 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 "금산면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ch’ŏn’guk-sa (천국사) (1.7 km) — Geumsan-myeon (금산면)
- Kŭmsan-sa (금산사) (2.4 km) — Geumsan-myeon (금산면)
- Pohyŏn-sa (보현사) (2.4 km) — Geumsan-myeon (금산면)
- Yonghwa-sa (용화사) (2.5 km) — Geumsan-myeon (금산면)
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 Geumsan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gimje, 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 →