Official / Local Name흑산면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Sinan-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.0703°N, 125.1102°E · 285 m
Overview
Set at 285 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Sinan-gun (South Jeolla), Heuksan-myeon (흑산면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 흑산면 (Heuksan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Sinan-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 285 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokpo Station (목포역) (141.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Gageodo (0.3 km) · Toksil-san (0.7 km) · Gageodo Lighthouse (2.9 km) · Kaerin-do (5.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hang-ni (1.3 km), Taebung-ni (2.0 km), Tae-ri (2.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jodo-myeon (조도면) (90.2 km) · Docho-myeon (도초면) (101.4 km) · Haui-myeon (하의면) (103.8 km) · Jisan-myeon (지산면) (104.4 km) · Jindo-gun (진도) (105.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokpo Station (목포역) (141.9 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 "흑산면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Gageodo (0.3 km) — Heuksan-myeon (흑산면)
- Toksil-san (0.7 km) — Heuksan-myeon (흑산면)
- Gageodo Lighthouse (2.9 km) — Heuksan-myeon (흑산면)
- Kaerin-do (5.6 km) — Heuksan-myeon (흑산면)
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 Heuksan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Sinan-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 →