Official / Local Name미암면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Yeongam-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.6974°N, 126.5712°E · 7 m
Overview
Situated in Yeongam-gun, South Jeolla at 7 m elevation, Miam-myeon (미암면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 미암면 (Miam-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Yeongam-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 7 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Imseongni Station (임성리역) (18.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Seonhwangsa (선황사) (1.8 km) · Chundonggyo (춘동교) (0.3 km) · 마치 (2.0 km) · Namsangyo (남산교) (0.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | 영선 (0.4 km), Yeongseon (영선) (0.4 km), Mijung (미중) (0.5 km), 봉고지 (0.8 km), Buam (부암) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Haksan-myeon (학산면) (4.3 km) · Gyegok-myeon (계곡면) (7.7 km) · Seoho-myeon (서호면) (8.0 km) · Masan-myeon (마산면) (8.9 km) · Gunseo-myeon (군서면) (10.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Imseongni Station (임성리역) (18.5 km). KTX Honam & Jeolla Lines to Mokpo, Naju, Suncheon, and Yeosu Expo stations. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "미암면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Seonhwangsa (선황사) (1.8 km) — Miam-myeon (미암면)
- Chundonggyo (춘동교) (0.3 km) — Miam-myeon (미암면)
- 마치 (2.0 km) — Miam-myeon (미암면)
- Namsangyo (남산교) (0.6 km) — Miam-myeon (미암면)
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 South 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 Miam-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yeongam-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. South Jeolla → · 3,651 All Cities →