Official / Local Name황룡면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Jangseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.3°N, 126.7333°E · 123 m
Overview
Situated in Jangseong-gun, South Jeolla at 123 m elevation, Hwangnyong-myŏn (황룡면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 황룡면 (Hwangnyong-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Jangseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 123 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jangseong Station (장성역) (4.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hwangnyongjeonjeokbi (황룡전적비) (2.1 km) · Baksuryangbaekbi (박수량백비) (3.2 km) · Sambong (삼봉) (1.1 km) · Dongjeonggyo (동정교) (0.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Nansanjeong (난산정) (0.3 km), Yeondong (연동) (0.7 km), Gangdong (강동) (0.8 km), Maekdong (맥동) (0.9 km), Namdong (남동) (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jangseong-gun (장성) (4.4 km) · Donghwa-myeon (동화면) (4.5 km) · Seosam-myeon (서삼면) (5.4 km) · Samgye-myeon (삼계면) (6.6 km) · Nam-myeon (남면) (8.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jangseong Station (장성역) (4.2 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 "황룡면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hwangnyongjeonjeokbi (황룡전적비) (2.1 km) — Hwangnyong-myŏn (황룡면)
- Baksuryangbaekbi (박수량백비) (3.2 km) — Hwangnyong-myŏn (황룡면)
- Sambong (삼봉) (1.1 km) — Hwangnyong-myŏn (황룡면)
- Dongjeonggyo (동정교) (0.7 km) — Hwangnyong-myŏn (황룡면)
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 Hwangnyong-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Jangseong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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