Official / Local Name계북면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Jangsu-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.7881°N, 127.6329°E · 653 m
Overview
Set at 653 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Jangsu-gun (North Jeolla), Gyebuk-myeon (계북면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 계북면 (Gyebuk-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Jangsu-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 653 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gwanchon Station (관촌역) (35.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sakkap-pong (삿갓봉) (0.6 km) · Sŏnggwan-sa (성관사) (4.8 km) · Sŏnyu-sa (선유사) (5.2 km) · Siru-bong (시루봉) (4.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Munsŏng (문성) (0.8 km), P’agok (파곡) (1.2 km), Ŏjŏl-li (1.8 km), Yŏn-dong (연동) (2.0 km), Yongsomak (용소막) (2.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Tonghyang-myŏn (동향면) (7.0 km) · Janggye-myeon (장계면) (7.9 km) · Ansŏng-myŏn (안성면) (8.0 km) · Cheoncheon-myeon (천천면) (10.4 km) · Puksang-myŏn (북상면) (11.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gwanchon Station (관촌역) (35.1 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 "계북면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sakkap-pong (삿갓봉) (0.6 km) — Gyebuk-myeon (계북면)
- Sŏnggwan-sa (성관사) (4.8 km) — Gyebuk-myeon (계북면)
- Sŏnyu-sa (선유사) (5.2 km) — Gyebuk-myeon (계북면)
- Siru-bong (시루봉) (4.2 km) — Gyebuk-myeon (계북면)
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 Gyebuk-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jangsu-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 →