Official / Local Name설천면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Muju-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.9469°N, 127.7766°E · 294 m
Overview
Set at 294 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Muju-gun (North Jeolla), Seolcheon-myeon (설천면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 설천면 (Seolcheon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Muju-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 294 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Yeongdong Station (영동역) (25.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sŏbyŏk-chŏng (서벽정) (1.5 km) · Kŏch’il-bong (거칠봉) (0.9 km) · Najet’ongmun (라제통문) (5.9 km) · Kwanŭm-sa (관음사) (6.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Majŏn (마전) (2.2 km), Kipŭn’-gol (깊은골) (2.3 km), Wŏrhyŏn (월현) (2.4 km), Wasŏk (와석) (2.6 km), Pŏrhan (벌한) (2.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Muju-gun (무주) (5.8 km) · Mupung-myeon (무풍면) (7.3 km) · Jeoksang-myeon (적상면) (9.8 km) · Yonghwa-myeon (용화면) (10.4 km) · Muju-ŭp (무주읍) (13.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Yeongdong Station (영동역) (25.1 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 "설천면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sŏbyŏk-chŏng (서벽정) (1.5 km) — Seolcheon-myeon (설천면)
- Kŏch’il-bong (거칠봉) (0.9 km) — Seolcheon-myeon (설천면)
- Najet’ongmun (라제통문) (5.9 km) — Seolcheon-myeon (설천면)
- Kwanŭm-sa (관음사) (6.0 km) — Seolcheon-myeon (설천면)
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 Seolcheon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Muju-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 →