Official / Local Name겸백면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Boseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.8225°N, 127.1577°E · 125 m
Overview
Situated in Boseong-gun, South Jeolla at 125 m elevation, Gyeombaek-myeon (겸백면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 겸백면 (Gyeombaek-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Boseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 125 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Yedang Station (예당역) (6.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Apaechi (압해치) (0.4 km) · Choeilbong (최일봉) (0.5 km) · Guryonggogae (구룡고개) (0.8 km) · Choamsan (초암산) (2.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Daegyeom (대겸) (1.0 km), Seondol (선돌) (1.0 km), Choam (초암) (1.0 km), Myodong (묘동) (1.3 km), Japo (자포) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Miryeok-myeon (미력면) (5.1 km) · Yureo-myeon (율어면) (6.0 km) · Boseong-gun (보성) (6.4 km) · Joseong-myeon (조성면) (7.7 km) · Deungnyang-myeon (득량면) (8.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Yedang Station (예당역) (6.4 km). KTX Honam & Jeolla Lines to Mokpo, Naju, Suncheon, and Yeosu Expo stations. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "겸백면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Apaechi (압해치) (0.4 km) — Gyeombaek-myeon (겸백면)
- Choeilbong (최일봉) (0.5 km) — Gyeombaek-myeon (겸백면)
- Guryonggogae (구룡고개) (0.8 km) — Gyeombaek-myeon (겸백면)
- Choamsan (초암산) (2.3 km) — Gyeombaek-myeon (겸백면)
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 South 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 Gyeombaek-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Boseong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. South Jeolla → · 3,651 All Cities →