Official / Local Name표선면
Region / ProvinceJeju Province (Seogwipo)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates33.3704°N, 126.7682°E · 184 m
Overview
Set at 184 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Seogwipo (Jeju Province), Pyoseon-myeon (표선면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 표선면 (Pyoseon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Jeju Province · Seogwipo |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 184 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Boseong Station (보성역) (158.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Buheungsa (부흥사) (1.3 km) · Pŏpchŏng-sa (3.0 km) · Gasigyo (가시교) (2.8 km) · Kwant’ong-sa (7.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Dongsangdong (동상동) (1.4 km), Jungdong (중동) (1.7 km), Anjwadong (안좌동) (1.8 km), Kasi-ri (1.9 km), Hadong (하동) (2.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Seongsan-eup (성산읍) (10.4 km) · Namwon-eup (남원읍) (10.8 km) · Jocheon-eup (조천읍) (14.5 km) · Gujwa-eup (구좌읍) (14.9 km) · Bonggae-dong (봉개동) (17.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Boseong Station (보성역) (158.0 km). 1-hour flight from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) or Busan to Jeju International Airport (CJU); island express buses and rental cars. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "표선면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Buheungsa (부흥사) (1.3 km) — Pyoseon-myeon (표선면)
- Pŏpchŏng-sa (3.0 km) — Pyoseon-myeon (표선면)
- Gasigyo (가시교) (2.8 km) — Pyoseon-myeon (표선면)
- Kwant’ong-sa (7.3 km) — Pyoseon-myeon (표선면)
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 Jeju Province.
- 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 Pyoseon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Seogwipo, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Jeju Province → · 3,651 All Cities →