Official / Local Name정천면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Jinan-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.8818°N, 127.441°E · 341 m
Overview
Set at 341 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Jinan-gun (North Jeolla), Jeongcheon-myeon (정천면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 정천면 (Jeongcheon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Jinan-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 341 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Silli Station (신리역) (24.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Namam-sa (남암사) (2.3 km) · Ch’ŏnhwang-sa (천황사) (2.8 km) · Guamsa (구암사) (2.9 km) · Ch’ŏnhwang-am (천황암) (5.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kalgŏ (갈거) (0.8 km), Mugŏ (무거) (1.5 km), Sangjorim (상조림) (1.8 km), Chorim (1.9 km), Hangga-dong (항가동) (2.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jinan-gun (진안) (6.0 km) · Sangjeon-myeon (상전면) (6.9 km) · Yongdam-myŏn (용담면) (9.7 km) · Jinan-eup (진안읍) (10.0 km) · Bugwi-myeon (부귀면) (10.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Silli Station (신리역) (24.3 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 "정천면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Namam-sa (남암사) (2.3 km) — Jeongcheon-myeon (정천면)
- Ch’ŏnhwang-sa (천황사) (2.8 km) — Jeongcheon-myeon (정천면)
- Guamsa (구암사) (2.9 km) — Jeongcheon-myeon (정천면)
- Ch’ŏnhwang-am (천황암) (5.0 km) — Jeongcheon-myeon (정천면)
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 Jeongcheon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jinan-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 →