Official / Local Name서홍동
Region / ProvinceJeju Province (Seogwipo)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates33.2947°N, 126.537°E · 443 m
Overview
Set at 443 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Seogwipo (Jeju Province), Seohong-dong (서홍동, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 서홍동 (Seohong-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Jeju Province · Seogwipo |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 443 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokpo Station (목포역) (167.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Beophwangsa (법황사) (3.6 km) · Namgukseonwon (남국선원) (4.3 km) · Yongduam (용두암) (4.5 km) · Bongnimsa (봉림사) (4.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Nulpat (눌밧) (3.3 km), Yeongcheondong (영천동) (3.5 km), Sangbeophochon (상법호촌) (3.6 km), Guljeondong (굴전동) (3.8 km), Hogeundong (호근동) (4.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Donghong-dong (동홍동) (1.6 km) · Daeryun-dong (대륜동) (2.9 km) · Yeongcheon-dong (영천동) (3.5 km) · Daecheon-dong (대천동) (4.6 km) · Seogwipo (서귀포) (5.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokpo Station (목포역) (167.0 km). 1-hour flight from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) or Busan to Jeju International Airport (CJU); island express buses and rental cars. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "서홍동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Beophwangsa (법황사) (3.6 km) — Seohong-dong (서홍동)
- Namgukseonwon (남국선원) (4.3 km) — Seohong-dong (서홍동)
- Yongduam (용두암) (4.5 km) — Seohong-dong (서홍동)
- Bongnimsa (봉림사) (4.9 km) — Seohong-dong (서홍동)
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 Jeju Province.
- 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 Seohong-dong (pop. 12,000) in Seogwipo, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Jeju Province → · 3,651 All Cities →