Official / Local Name삼기면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Gokseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.2101°N, 127.2259°E · 309 m
Overview
Set at 309 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Gokseong-gun (South Jeolla), Samgi-myeon (삼기면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 삼기면 (Samgi-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Gokseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 309 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gokseong Station (곡성역) (10.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Kwanŭm-sa (5.9 km) · T’ongmyŏng-san (3.4 km) · Torim-sa (7.3 km) · Paega-san (7.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Susal-li (1.6 km), Kyŏngang-ni (1.9 km), Wŏndŭng-ni (3.2 km), Sŏgye (3.4 km), Myŏngsal-li (4.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gokseong-gun (곡성군) (3.4 km) · Gyeom-myeon (겸면) (6.3 km) · Seokgok-myeon (석곡면) (6.6 km) · Gokseong-eup (곡성읍) (8.5 km) · Ogok-myeon (오곡면) (8.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gokseong Station (곡성역) (10.6 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 "삼기면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Kwanŭm-sa (5.9 km) — Samgi-myeon (삼기면)
- T’ongmyŏng-san (3.4 km) — Samgi-myeon (삼기면)
- Torim-sa (7.3 km) — Samgi-myeon (삼기면)
- Paega-san (7.3 km) — Samgi-myeon (삼기면)
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 Samgi-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gokseong-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 →