Official / Local Name상전면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Jinan-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.8438°N, 127.502°E · 603 m
Overview
Set at 603 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Jinan-gun (North Jeolla), Sangjeon-myeon (상전면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 상전면 (Sangjeon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Jinan-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 603 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Chungnimonch’ŏn Station (죽림온천역) (27.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Jukdo-yuwonji (죽도유원지) (1.6 km) · Daedeoksan (대덕산) (2.1 km) · Jukdogyo (죽도교) (1.2 km) · Gamak-yuwonji (가막유원지) (4.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Munbau (문바우) (1.1 km), Oesong (외송) (1.3 km), Naesong (내송) (1.4 km), Sanjeong (산정) (1.7 km), Sudong-ni (수동리) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jinan-gun (진안) (6.7 km) · Jeongcheon-myeon (정천면) (6.9 km) · Tonghyang-myŏn (동향면) (7.4 km) · Jinan-eup (진안읍) (7.5 km) · Ancheon-myeon (안천면) (8.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Chungnimonch’ŏn Station (죽림온천역) (27.5 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 "상전면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Jukdo-yuwonji (죽도유원지) (1.6 km) — Sangjeon-myeon (상전면)
- Daedeoksan (대덕산) (2.1 km) — Sangjeon-myeon (상전면)
- Jukdogyo (죽도교) (1.2 km) — Sangjeon-myeon (상전면)
- Gamak-yuwonji (가막유원지) (4.3 km) — Sangjeon-myeon (상전면)
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 Sangjeon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jinan-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 →