Official / Local Name삼계면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Imsil-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.5028°N, 127.2604°E · 157 m
Overview
Situated in Imsil-gun, North Jeolla at 157 m elevation, Samgye-myeon (삼계면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 삼계면 (Samgye-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Imsil-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 157 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Seodo Station (서도역) (6.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Gwangjejeong (광제정) (1.8 km) · Dotongam (도통암) (2.3 km) · Manchwijeong (만취정) (3.1 km) · Gurojeong (구로정) (4.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Bihongsil (비홍실) (0.3 km), Seongdong (성동) (0.5 km), Honggong-ni (0.6 km), Gwaepyeong (괘평) (0.9 km), Sangyongdong (상용동) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Donggye-myeon (동계면) (5.6 km) · Osu-myeon (오수면) (6.9 km) · Deokchi-myeon (덕치면) (7.8 km) · Cheongung-myeon (청웅면) (8.4 km) · Samae-myeon (사매면) (9.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Seodo Station (서도역) (6.5 km). KTX Jeolla Line from Seoul (Yongsan) to Iksan, Jeonju (1h 35m), and Namwon. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "삼계면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Gwangjejeong (광제정) (1.8 km) — Samgye-myeon (삼계면)
- Dotongam (도통암) (2.3 km) — Samgye-myeon (삼계면)
- Manchwijeong (만취정) (3.1 km) — Samgye-myeon (삼계면)
- Gurojeong (구로정) (4.5 km) — Samgye-myeon (삼계면)
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 North 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 Samgye-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Imsil-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov (Naejangsan Maple Foliage). North Jeolla → · 3,651 All Cities →