North Jeolla · Buan-gun · South Korea

Haengan-myeon (행안면) — South Korea Travel Guide: Things to Do, Access & Local Food

Situated in Buan-gun, North Jeolla at 6 m elevation, Haengan-myeon (행안면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.

Official / Local Name행안면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Buan-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.7202°N, 126.7045°E · 6 m

Overview

Situated in Buan-gun, North Jeolla at 6 m elevation, Haengan-myeon (행안면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.

Official / Local Name행안면 (Haengan-myeon)
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla · Buan-gun
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Elevation6 m above sea level
Nearest Rail / Subway StationSintaein Station (신태인역) (16.6 km)
Nearby Landmarks & SightsManjeoksa (만적사) (4.2 km) · Dolmosandangsan (돌모산당산) (4.9 km) · Tarubi (타루비) (6.0 km) · Jungnimni-seokjangsaeng (죽림리석장생) (6.5 km)
Local Neighborhoods & Sub-AreasTaech’o-ri (1.2 km), Songho (송호) (1.3 km), Tangha-ri (1.8 km), Buan (2.6 km), Gojan-ri (고잔리) (3.3 km)
Neighboring MunicipalitiesBuan-eup (부안읍) (3.9 km) · Dongjin-myeon (동진면) (5.2 km) · Gyehwa-myeon (계화면) (6.3 km) · Jusan-myeon (주산면) (6.5 km) · Haseo-myeon (하서면) (7.1 km)

Getting There & Local Transit

Nearest rail/transit hub: Sintaein Station (신태인역) (16.6 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 "행안면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.

What to See & Do

  • Manjeoksa (만적사) (4.2 km) — Haengan-myeon (행안면)
  • Dolmosandangsan (돌모산당산) (4.9 km) — Haengan-myeon (행안면)
  • Tarubi (타루비) (6.0 km) — Haengan-myeon (행안면)
  • Jungnimni-seokjangsaeng (죽림리석장생) (6.5 km) — Haengan-myeon (행안면)

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 Haengan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Buan-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 →