Official / Local Name구림면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Sunchang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.4599°N, 127.0863°E · 202 m
Overview
Set at 202 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Sunchang-gun (North Jeolla), Gurim-myeon (구림면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 구림면 (Gurim-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Sunchang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 202 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Ongjeongri Station (옹정리역) (22.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Manilsa (만일사) (4.1 km) · Banghwagyo (방화교) (0.6 km) · Namjeonggyo (남정교) (1.8 km) · Geumcheon I Gyo (금천2교) (1.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Banghwa (방화) (0.5 km), Bangjugan (방죽안) (1.1 km), Namjeong (남정) (1.4 km), Unnam-ni (1.5 km), Yeonsan (연산) (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sunchang-gun (순창) (2.4 km) · Paldeok-myeon (팔덕면) (7.6 km) · Ingye-myeon (인계면) (7.9 km) · Gangjin-myeon (강진면) (8.4 km) · Deokchi-myeon (덕치면) (9.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Ongjeongri Station (옹정리역) (22.2 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 "구림면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Manilsa (만일사) (4.1 km) — Gurim-myeon (구림면)
- Banghwagyo (방화교) (0.6 km) — Gurim-myeon (구림면)
- Namjeonggyo (남정교) (1.8 km) — Gurim-myeon (구림면)
- Geumcheon I Gyo (금천2교) (1.9 km) — Gurim-myeon (구림면)
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 Gurim-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 →