Official / Local Name중문동
Region / ProvinceJeju Province (Seogwipo)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates33.3065°N, 126.4426°E · 581 m
Overview
Set at 581 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Seogwipo (Jeju Province), Jungmun-dong (중문동, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 중문동 (Jungmun-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Jeju Province · Seogwipo |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 581 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokpo Station (목포역) (165.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Beopjeongsa (법정사) (2.8 km) · Wonmansa (원만사) (3.5 km) · Georinsaseum (거린사슴) (1.1 km) · Nokhajiak (녹하지악) (1.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Nokhaji (노학지) (1.1 km), Sangmundong (상문동) (1.4 km), Seotdandongsan (섯단동산) (1.9 km), Cheonmangdong (천망동) (2.2 km), Cheonseodong (천서동) (3.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Daecheon-dong (대천동) (5.3 km) · Yerae-dong (예래동) (5.5 km) · Daeryun-dong (대륜동) (8.2 km) · Seohong-dong (서홍동) (8.9 km) · Andeok-myeon (안덕면) (9.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokpo Station (목포역) (165.2 km). 1-hour flight from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) or Busan to Jeju International Airport (CJU); island express buses and rental cars. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "중문동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Beopjeongsa (법정사) (2.8 km) — Jungmun-dong (중문동)
- Wonmansa (원만사) (3.5 km) — Jungmun-dong (중문동)
- Georinsaseum (거린사슴) (1.1 km) — Jungmun-dong (중문동)
- Nokhajiak (녹하지악) (1.1 km) — Jungmun-dong (중문동)
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 Jeju Province.
- 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 Jungmun-dong (pop. 12,000) in Seogwipo, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Jeju Province → · 3,651 All Cities →