Official / Local Name장평면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Jangheung-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.8049°N, 126.9623°E · 188 m
Overview
Set at 188 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Jangheung-gun (South Jeolla), Jangpyeong-myeon (장평면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 장평면 (Jangpyeong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Jangheung-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 188 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Dorim Station (도림역) (8.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Anyangsa (안양사) (4.0 km) · Gosansa (고산사) (4.4 km) · Seokjeonggyo (석정교) (1.5 km) · Borimsa (보림사) (5.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Gidong (기동) (0.7 km), Seokjeong (석정) (0.9 km), Gidong-ri (기동리) (1.0 km), Jaksan (작산) (1.3 km), Seonjeong-ri (선정리) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jangdong-myeon (장동면) (7.0 km) · Cheongpung-myeon (청풍면) (7.6 km) · Nodong-myeon (노동면) (8.3 km) · Yuchi-myeon (유치면) (9.5 km) · Busan-myeon (부산면) (9.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Dorim Station (도림역) (8.3 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 "장평면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Anyangsa (안양사) (4.0 km) — Jangpyeong-myeon (장평면)
- Gosansa (고산사) (4.4 km) — Jangpyeong-myeon (장평면)
- Seokjeonggyo (석정교) (1.5 km) — Jangpyeong-myeon (장평면)
- Borimsa (보림사) (5.9 km) — Jangpyeong-myeon (장평면)
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 Jangpyeong-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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