Official / Local Name삼산면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Yeosu-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.2317°N, 127.2455°E · 195 m
Overview
Set at 195 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yeosu-si (South Jeolla), Samsan-myeon (삼산면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 삼산면 (Samsan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Yeosu-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 195 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Deungnyang Station (득량역) (59.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chodo (초도) (0.2 km) · Anmok-sŏm (2.3 km) · Shape Island (3.5 km) · Suldae-sŏm (3.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Taedong (0.5 km), Chinmak (0.8 km), Taedong-ni (1.1 km), Ŭisŏng (1.2 km), Chŏnggang (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Geumil-eup (금일읍) (20.5 km) · Saengil-myeon (생일면) (25.7 km) · Geumsan-myeon (금산면) (26.1 km) · Geumdang-myeon (금당면) (28.7 km) · Dohwa-myeon (도화면) (30.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Deungnyang Station (득량역) (59.2 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 "삼산면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chodo (초도) (0.2 km) — Samsan-myeon (삼산면)
- Anmok-sŏm (2.3 km) — Samsan-myeon (삼산면)
- Shape Island (3.5 km) — Samsan-myeon (삼산면)
- Suldae-sŏm (3.6 km) — Samsan-myeon (삼산면)
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 Samsan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yeosu-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 →