Official / Local Name장계면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Jangsu-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.7172°N, 127.6229°E · 432 m
Overview
Set at 432 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Jangsu-gun (North Jeolla), Janggye-myeon (장계면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 장계면 (Janggye-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Jangsu-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 432 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Oryu Station (오류역) (30.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Pungyokjeong (픙욕정) (3.5 km) · Hwasansa (화산사) (3.7 km) · Sŏnyu-sa (선유사) (4.1 km) · Uiamju-nongae Saenggaji (의암주논개생가지) (4.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sumuchon (수무촌) (0.3 km), Yangcheon (양천) (0.8 km), Odong (오동) (0.9 km), Golttam (골땀) (1.2 km), P’yŏngji (평지) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Kyenam-myŏn (계남면) (5.5 km) · Gyebuk-myeon (계북면) (7.9 km) · Seosang-myeon (서상면) (8.0 km) · Cheoncheon-myeon (천천면) (9.3 km) · Jangsu-gun (장수) (9.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Oryu Station (오류역) (30.3 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 "장계면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Pungyokjeong (픙욕정) (3.5 km) — Janggye-myeon (장계면)
- Hwasansa (화산사) (3.7 km) — Janggye-myeon (장계면)
- Sŏnyu-sa (선유사) (4.1 km) — Janggye-myeon (장계면)
- Uiamju-nongae Saenggaji (의암주논개생가지) (4.2 km) — Janggye-myeon (장계면)
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 Janggye-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jangsu-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 →