Official / Local Name해룡면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Suncheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.9026°N, 127.5481°E · 10 m
Overview
Situated in Suncheon-si, South Jeolla at 10 m elevation, Haeryong-myeon (해룡면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 해룡면 (Haeryong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Suncheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 10 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Seongsan Station (성산역) (2.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Suncheonwaeseong (왜성대) (3.1 km) · Chungmusa (충무사) (3.1 km) · Jaetmondanggogae (잿몬당고개) (0.7 km) · Wangbawijae (왕바위재) (1.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Mokgol (목골) (0.7 km), Sinwol (신월) (0.8 km), Yongjeon (용전) (1.1 km), Yongjeon-ri (용전리) (1.2 km), Wŏlchŏl-li (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gyoryang-dong (교량동) (3.2 km) · Daedae-dong (대대동) (4.3 km) · Dosa-dong (도사동) (4.9 km) · Deogyeon-dong (덕연동) (5.1 km) · Anpung-dong (안풍동) (5.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Seongsan Station (성산역) (2.5 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 "해룡면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Suncheonwaeseong (왜성대) (3.1 km) — Haeryong-myeon (해룡면)
- Chungmusa (충무사) (3.1 km) — Haeryong-myeon (해룡면)
- Jaetmondanggogae (잿몬당고개) (0.7 km) — Haeryong-myeon (해룡면)
- Wangbawijae (왕바위재) (1.7 km) — Haeryong-myeon (해룡면)
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 Haeryong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Suncheon-si, 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 →