Official / Local Name상하면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Gochang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.4413°N, 126.4774°E · 21 m
Overview
Situated in Gochang-gun, North Jeolla at 21 m elevation, Sangha-myeon (상하면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 상하면 (Sangha-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Gochang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 21 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sinheungni Station (신흥리역) (29.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Myeongsasimni (명사십리) (3.8 km) · Wangjae (왕재) (1.6 km) · Galsangyo (갈산교) (0.2 km) · Donghak-nongminhyeongmyeongbalsangji (동학농민혁명발상지) (4.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Garo (갈오) (0.4 km), Jindeung (진등) (0.5 km), Galsan (갈산) (0.5 km), Gosan (고산) (1.0 km), Gaetmul (갯물) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Haeri-myeon (해리면) (4.6 km) · Hongnong-eup (홍농읍) (5.6 km) · Gongeum-myeon (공음면) (8.1 km) · Mujang-myeon (무장면) (9.5 km) · Simwon-myeon (심원면) (9.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sinheungni Station (신흥리역) (29.7 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 "상하면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Myeongsasimni (명사십리) (3.8 km) — Sangha-myeon (상하면)
- Wangjae (왕재) (1.6 km) — Sangha-myeon (상하면)
- Galsangyo (갈산교) (0.2 km) — Sangha-myeon (상하면)
- Donghak-nongminhyeongmyeongbalsangji (동학농민혁명발상지) (4.5 km) — Sangha-myeon (상하면)
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 Sangha-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gochang-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 →