Official / Local Name풍양면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Goheung-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.5541°N, 127.2399°E · 168 m
Overview
Situated in Goheung-gun, South Jeolla at 168 m elevation, Pungyang-myeon (풍양면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 풍양면 (Pungyang-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Goheung-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 168 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Deungnyang Station (득량역) (23.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Taesŏng-sa (대성사) (4.0 km) · Yŏngju-sa (영주사) (4.1 km) · Konggai-jae (공가이재) (1.4 km) · Kŭmt’ap-sa (금탑사) (4.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sogok (소곡) (0.8 km), Naeyul (내율) (0.9 km), Paeksŏk-kol (백석골) (1.1 km), Munam (문암) (1.2 km), Norumok (노루목) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Dodeok-myeon (도덕면) (5.7 km) · Goheung-eup (고흥읍) (5.9 km) · Doyang-eup (도양읍) (8.8 km) · Goheung-gun (고흥) (9.1 km) · Dohwa-myeon (도화면) (9.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Deungnyang Station (득량역) (23.8 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 "풍양면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Taesŏng-sa (대성사) (4.0 km) — Pungyang-myeon (풍양면)
- Yŏngju-sa (영주사) (4.1 km) — Pungyang-myeon (풍양면)
- Konggai-jae (공가이재) (1.4 km) — Pungyang-myeon (풍양면)
- Kŭmt’ap-sa (금탑사) (4.5 km) — Pungyang-myeon (풍양면)
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 Pungyang-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Goheung-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 →