Official / Local Name임피면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Gunsan)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.9694°N, 126.8589°E · 96 m
Overview
Situated in Gunsan, North Jeolla at 96 m elevation, Impi-myeon (임피면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 임피면 (Impi-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Gunsan |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 96 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Impi Station (임피역) (1.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Bocheonsa (보천사) (4.8 km) · Buljisa (불지사) (6.3 km) · Suryejae (수례재) (5.1 km) · Ilgwangsa (일광사) (8.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Namsan (0.9 km), Sulsal-li (1.4 km), Rinhi (1.7 km), Ŭmnae-ri (1.9 km), Sŏsu-ri (2.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Seosu-myeon (서수면) (3.6 km) · Daeya-myeon (대야면) (4.6 km) · Osan-myeon (오산면) (5.3 km) · Napo-myeon (나포면) (6.5 km) · Gaejeong-myeon (개정면) (6.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Impi Station (임피역) (1.8 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 "임피면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Bocheonsa (보천사) (4.8 km) — Impi-myeon (임피면)
- Buljisa (불지사) (6.3 km) — Impi-myeon (임피면)
- Suryejae (수례재) (5.1 km) — Impi-myeon (임피면)
- Ilgwangsa (일광사) (8.0 km) — Impi-myeon (임피면)
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 Impi-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gunsan, 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 →