Official / Local Name옥룡면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Gwangyang-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.0509°N, 127.6136°E · 37 m
Overview
Situated in Gwangyang-si, South Jeolla at 37 m elevation, Ongnyong-myeon (옥룡면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 옥룡면 (Ongnyong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Gwangyang-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 37 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Okgok Station (옥곡역) (10.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Umamsa (운암사) (0.7 km) · Ongnyongsaji (옥룡사지) (0.8 km) · Doseonguksa-maeul (도선국사마을) (1.9 km) · Songhaksa (송학사) (2.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Gaehyeon (개현) (0.5 km), Pyeongdap (평답) (0.8 km), Jungnim (죽림) (0.9 km), Chukch’ŏl-li (1.0 km), Naecheon (내천) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gwangyang-si (광양) (1.3 km) · Bonggang-myeon (봉강면) (4.5 km) · Jinsang-myeon (진상면) (6.4 km) · Daap-myeon (다압면) (8.5 km) · Okgok-myeon (옥곡면) (8.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Okgok Station (옥곡역) (10.1 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 "옥룡면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Umamsa (운암사) (0.7 km) — Ongnyong-myeon (옥룡면)
- Ongnyongsaji (옥룡사지) (0.8 km) — Ongnyong-myeon (옥룡면)
- Doseonguksa-maeul (도선국사마을) (1.9 km) — Ongnyong-myeon (옥룡면)
- Songhaksa (송학사) (2.6 km) — Ongnyong-myeon (옥룡면)
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 Ongnyong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gwangyang-si, 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 →