Official / Local Name마령면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Jinan-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.7424°N, 127.3713°E · 383 m
Overview
Set at 383 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Jinan-gun (North Jeolla), Maryeong-myeon (마령면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 마령면 (Maryeong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Jinan-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 383 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gwanchon Station (관촌역) (12.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Boheungsa (보흥사) (0.6 km) · Yeonggye-seowon (영계서원) (0.8 km) · Suseollu (수선루) (2.4 km) · Maisan-doripgongwon (마이산도립공원) (1.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Gangjeong (강정) (0.8 km), Songnae (송내) (0.9 km), Sagok (사곡) (1.3 km), Dongchon (동촌) (1.4 km), Seokgyo (석교) (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Seongsu-myeon (성수면) (4.8 km) · Bugwi-myeon (부귀면) (8.8 km) · Jinan-eup (진안읍) (8.9 km) · Baegun-myeon (백운면) (10.8 km) · Jinan-gun (진안) (11.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gwanchon Station (관촌역) (12.3 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 "마령면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Boheungsa (보흥사) (0.6 km) — Maryeong-myeon (마령면)
- Yeonggye-seowon (영계서원) (0.8 km) — Maryeong-myeon (마령면)
- Suseollu (수선루) (2.4 km) — Maryeong-myeon (마령면)
- Maisan-doripgongwon (마이산도립공원) (1.1 km) — Maryeong-myeon (마령면)
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 Maryeong-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 →