Official / Local Name인계면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Sunchang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.4198°N, 127.1581°E · 115 m
Overview
Situated in Sunchang-gun, North Jeolla at 115 m elevation, Ingye-myeon (인계면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 인계면 (Ingye-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Sunchang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 115 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Ongjeongri Station (옹정리역) (14.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Jangseongchi (장성치) (0.4 km) · Guamjeong (구암정) (4.6 km) · Geonjisan (건지산) (2.1 km) · Gwaujae (과우재) (2.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Gaseong (가성) (0.6 km), Gapdong (갑동) (0.8 km), Yongam (용암) (1.0 km), Maheul-ri (마흘리) (1.0 km), Gaseong-ri (가성리) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jeokseong-myeon (적성면) (4.4 km) · Sunchang-gun (순창) (5.8 km) · Yudeung-myeon (유등면) (6.0 km) · Sunchang-eup (순창읍) (6.3 km) · Paldeok-myeon (팔덕면) (7.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Ongjeongri Station (옹정리역) (14.3 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 "인계면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Jangseongchi (장성치) (0.4 km) — Ingye-myeon (인계면)
- Guamjeong (구암정) (4.6 km) — Ingye-myeon (인계면)
- Geonjisan (건지산) (2.1 km) — Ingye-myeon (인계면)
- Gwaujae (과우재) (2.6 km) — Ingye-myeon (인계면)
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 Ingye-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Sunchang-gun, 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 →