Official / Local Name구이면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Wanju-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.7088°N, 127.1132°E · 159 m
Overview
Situated in Wanju-gun, North Jeolla at 159 m elevation, Gui-myeon (구이면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 구이면 (Gui-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Wanju-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 159 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jungnimoncheon Station (죽림온천역) (10.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Susŏng-sa (수성사) (0.8 km) · Yonggwangsa (용광사) (1.5 km) · Jeonwangsa (전왕사) (1.8 km) · Munsu-am (문수암) (1.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Banwol (반월) (0.4 km), Duam (듬바우) (1.1 km), Mangsan (망산) (1.1 km), Dongseong (동성) (1.3 km), Muji (무지) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jeonbuk (전북) (1.7 km) · Geumsan-myeon (금산면) (7.5 km) · Sindeok-myeon (신덕면) (7.8 km) · Wansan-gu (Wansan-gu) (9.0 km) · Geumgu-myeon (금구면) (10.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jungnimoncheon Station (죽림온천역) (10.8 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 "구이면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Susŏng-sa (수성사) (0.8 km) — Gui-myeon (구이면)
- Yonggwangsa (용광사) (1.5 km) — Gui-myeon (구이면)
- Jeonwangsa (전왕사) (1.8 km) — Gui-myeon (구이면)
- Munsu-am (문수암) (1.9 km) — Gui-myeon (구이면)
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 Gui-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Wanju-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 →