Official / Local Name이백면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Namwon)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.428°N, 127.459°E · 160 m
Overview
Situated in Namwon, North Jeolla at 160 m elevation, Ibaek-myeon (이백면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 이백면 (Ibaek-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Namwon |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 160 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Namwon Station (남원역) (7.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yeonhwasa (연화사) (1.3 km) · Mireugamseokburipsang (미륵암석불입상) (1.4 km) · Jujiam (주지암) (2.7 km) · Bongnimseonwon (봉림선원) (3.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Gwari (과리) (0.3 km), Hyogi (효기) (0.7 km), Pyeongchon (평촌) (0.8 km), P’yŏngch’on-ni (0.9 km), Chaegok (채곡) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Namwon (남원) (2.1 km) · Galchi-dong (갈치동) (4.9 km) · Wollak-dong (월락동) (5.0 km) · Gojuk-dong (고죽동) (5.2 km) · Jucheon-myeon (주천면) (5.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Namwon Station (남원역) (7.1 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 "이백면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yeonhwasa (연화사) (1.3 km) — Ibaek-myeon (이백면)
- Mireugamseokburipsang (미륵암석불입상) (1.4 km) — Ibaek-myeon (이백면)
- Jujiam (주지암) (2.7 km) — Ibaek-myeon (이백면)
- Bongnimseonwon (봉림선원) (3.2 km) — Ibaek-myeon (이백면)
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 Ibaek-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Namwon, 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 →