Official / Local Name주천면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Jinan-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.9706°N, 127.3987°E · 567 m
Overview
Set at 567 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Jinan-gun (North Jeolla), Jucheon-myeon (주천면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 주천면 (Jucheon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Jinan-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 567 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jeonju Station (전주역) (25.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | My’ŏngdo-bong (명도봉) (0.6 km) · T’aep’yŏngbongsudae (태평봉수대) (3.6 km) · Myŏngdŏk-pong (명덕봉) (2.6 km) · Ch’ŏnhwang-am (천황암) (5.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Ch’irŭni (칠은이) (0.6 km), Samgŏ-ri (삼거리) (1.7 km), Yangji (양지) (2.3 km), Chuch’ŏn (주천) (2.5 km), Chindŭng (진등) (2.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Nami-myŏn (남이면) (8.5 km) · Yongdam-myŏn (용담면) (9.1 km) · Tongsang-myŏn (동상면) (10.0 km) · Jeongcheon-myeon (정천면) (10.6 km) · Namil-myŏn (남일면) (12.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jeonju Station (전주역) (25.2 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 "주천면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- My’ŏngdo-bong (명도봉) (0.6 km) — Jucheon-myeon (주천면)
- T’aep’yŏngbongsudae (태평봉수대) (3.6 km) — Jucheon-myeon (주천면)
- Myŏngdŏk-pong (명덕봉) (2.6 km) — Jucheon-myeon (주천면)
- Ch’ŏnhwang-am (천황암) (5.6 km) — Jucheon-myeon (주천면)
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 Jucheon-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 →