Official / Local Name고수면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Gochang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.3873°N, 126.6806°E · 81 m
Overview
Situated in Gochang-gun, North Jeolla at 81 m elevation, Gosu-myeon (고수면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 고수면 (Gosu-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Gochang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 81 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sinheungni Station (신흥리역) (10.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Unseonam (운선암) (2.6 km) · Munsusa (문수사) (4.2 km) · Sosirangbong (소시랑봉) (1.7 km) · Jungamgyo (중암교) (0.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yedong (예동) (0.4 km), Mokjeom (목점) (0.6 km), Jungam (중암) (0.7 km), Naechang (내창) (0.9 km), Yeondong (연동) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Seongsong-myeon (성송면) (5.0 km) · Gochang-eup (고창읍) (5.1 km) · Gochang-gun (고창군) (5.6 km) · Seosam-myeon (서삼면) (7.8 km) · Mujang-myeon (무장면) (10.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sinheungni Station (신흥리역) (10.6 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 "고수면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Unseonam (운선암) (2.6 km) — Gosu-myeon (고수면)
- Munsusa (문수사) (4.2 km) — Gosu-myeon (고수면)
- Sosirangbong (소시랑봉) (1.7 km) — Gosu-myeon (고수면)
- Jungamgyo (중암교) (0.7 km) — Gosu-myeon (고수면)
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 Gosu-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gochang-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 →