Official / Local Name황산면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Gimje)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.7855°N, 126.9599°E · 33 m
Overview
Situated in Gimje, North Jeolla at 33 m elevation, Hwangsan-myeon (황산면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 황산면 (Hwangsan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Gimje |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 33 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gimje Station (김제역) (5.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Kŭmsŏn-sa (금선사) (4.8 km) · Ŭnjŏk-sa (은적사) (6.8 km) · Haksŏn-am (학선암) (7.2 km) · Pohyŏn-sa (보현사) (7.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Chinhŭng-ni (2.0 km), Tuwŏl (2.2 km), Tojang-dong (2.5 km), Hwangsan-dong (3.1 km), Yongji-ri (3.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Bongnam-myeon (봉남면) (5.1 km) · Geomsan-dong (검산동) (5.1 km) · Sinpung-dong (신풍동) (5.8 km) · Gimje (김제) (5.8 km) · Yongji-myeon (용지면) (6.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gimje Station (김제역) (5.0 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 "황산면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Kŭmsŏn-sa (금선사) (4.8 km) — Hwangsan-myeon (황산면)
- Ŭnjŏk-sa (은적사) (6.8 km) — Hwangsan-myeon (황산면)
- Haksŏn-am (학선암) (7.2 km) — Hwangsan-myeon (황산면)
- Pohyŏn-sa (보현사) (7.9 km) — Hwangsan-myeon (황산면)
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 Hwangsan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gimje, 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 →