Official / Local Name한천면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Hwasun-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.9675°N, 127.032°E · 173 m
Overview
Situated in Hwasun-gun, South Jeolla at 173 m elevation, Hancheon-myeon (한천면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 한천면 (Hancheon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Hwasun-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 173 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Neungju Station (능주역) (6.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Kŭmosansŏng (금오산성) (2.2 km) · Yongamsa (용암사) (2.6 km) · Geomseolsan (금설산) (0.6 km) · Taeaksan (태악산) (1.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Saneum (산음) (0.4 km), Sanul (산울) (1.0 km), Oŭm-ni (오음리) (1.2 km), Samgeori (삼거리) (1.4 km), Osan (오산) (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hwasun-gun (화순) (4.2 km) · Neungju-myeon (능주면) (8.0 km) · Chunyang-myeon (춘양면) (8.2 km) · Dong-myeon (동면) (8.8 km) · Iyang-myeon (이양면) (8.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Neungju Station (능주역) (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 "한천면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Kŭmosansŏng (금오산성) (2.2 km) — Hancheon-myeon (한천면)
- Yongamsa (용암사) (2.6 km) — Hancheon-myeon (한천면)
- Geomseolsan (금설산) (0.6 km) — Hancheon-myeon (한천면)
- Taeaksan (태악산) (1.2 km) — Hancheon-myeon (한천면)
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 Hancheon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hwasun-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 →