Official / Local Name장동면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Jangheung-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.7433°N, 126.9781°E · 226 m
Overview
Set at 226 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Jangheung-gun (South Jeolla), Jangdong-myeon (장동면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 장동면 (Jangdong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Jangheung-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 226 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Boseong Station (보성역) (9.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Gosansa (고산사) (2.6 km) · Simokchi (시목치) (0.8 km) · Mansusa (만수사) (3.7 km) · Dongbaekjeong (동백정) (4.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Jeongam (정암) (1.1 km), Dokgol (독골) (1.4 km), Naeban (내반) (1.5 km), Yeonhadong (연하동) (1.6 km), Hasan (하산) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jangheung-gun (장흥) (5.0 km) · Ungchi-myeon (웅치면) (5.9 km) · Busan-myeon (부산면) (6.5 km) · Jangpyeong-myeon (장평면) (7.0 km) · Boseong-eup (보성읍) (8.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Boseong Station (보성역) (9.8 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 "장동면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Gosansa (고산사) (2.6 km) — Jangdong-myeon (장동면)
- Simokchi (시목치) (0.8 km) — Jangdong-myeon (장동면)
- Mansusa (만수사) (3.7 km) — Jangdong-myeon (장동면)
- Dongbaekjeong (동백정) (4.7 km) — Jangdong-myeon (장동면)
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 Jangdong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jangheung-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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