Official / Local Name묘량면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Yeonggwang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.2406°N, 126.5586°E · 35 m
Overview
Situated in Yeonggwang-gun, South Jeolla at 35 m elevation, Myoryang-myeon (묘량면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 묘량면 (Myoryang-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Yeonggwang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 35 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Okjeong Station (옥정역) (17.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yigyuheon-gaok (이규헌가옥) (2.7 km) · Sincheonri Sam-cheung Seoktap (신천리3층석탑) (3.1 km) · Daewangsan (대왕산) (0.8 km) · Odongsan (오동산) (0.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Wolbu (월부) (0.4 km), Hawol (하월) (0.6 km), Banwol (반월) (1.2 km), Sinjeong (신정) (1.2 km), Jungnim (죽림) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Bulgap-myeon (불갑면) (5.8 km) · Daema-myeon (대마면) (6.9 km) · Yeonggwang-eup (영광읍) (7.5 km) · Samseo-myeon (삼서면) (7.7 km) · Haebo-myeon (해보면) (8.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Okjeong Station (옥정역) (17.0 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 "묘량면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yigyuheon-gaok (이규헌가옥) (2.7 km) — Myoryang-myeon (묘량면)
- Sincheonri Sam-cheung Seoktap (신천리3층석탑) (3.1 km) — Myoryang-myeon (묘량면)
- Daewangsan (대왕산) (0.8 km) — Myoryang-myeon (묘량면)
- Odongsan (오동산) (0.9 km) — Myoryang-myeon (묘량면)
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 Myoryang-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yeonggwang-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 →