Official / Local Name주천면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Namwon)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.3777°N, 127.4535°E · 287 m
Overview
Set at 287 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Namwon (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 · Namwon |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 287 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Namwon Station (남원역) (7.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Guryongjeong (구룡정) (3.3 km) · Hogirimaaeyeoraejwasang (호기리마애여래좌상) (4.4 km) · Mireugamseokburipsang (미륵암석불입상) (4.7 km) · Yeonhwasa (연화사) (4.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Changal-li (1.4 km), Yanghojeong (양호정) (1.8 km), Ungchi (웅치) (1.8 km), Oepyeong (외평) (2.0 km), Bakkkatsolchi (박깥솔치) (2.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sinchon-dong (신촌동) (5.5 km) · Eohyeon-dong (어현동) (5.6 km) · Ibaek-myeon (이백면) (5.6 km) · Jukhang-dong (죽항동) (6.9 km) · Sandong-myeon (산동면) (6.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Namwon Station (남원역) (7.6 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
- Guryongjeong (구룡정) (3.3 km) — Jucheon-myeon (주천면)
- Hogirimaaeyeoraejwasang (호기리마애여래좌상) (4.4 km) — Jucheon-myeon (주천면)
- Mireugamseokburipsang (미륵암석불입상) (4.7 km) — Jucheon-myeon (주천면)
- Yeonhwasa (연화사) (4.8 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 Namwon, 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 →