Official / Local Name성산읍
Region / ProvinceJeju Province (Seogwipo)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates33.4157°N, 126.8663°E · 84 m
Overview
Situated in Seogwipo, Jeju Province at 84 m elevation, Seongsan-eup (성산읍, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 성산읍 (Seongsan-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Jeju Province · Seogwipo |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 84 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Boseong Station (보성역) (151.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hongdŏk-sa (2.1 km) · Talsŏng-sa (4.4 km) · Naman-sa (6.2 km) · Pongwŏn-sa (6.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Nansal-li (1.7 km), Nanya-ri (1.7 km), Hwanam-dong (2.0 km), Susan i-ri (2.3 km), Hwajŏn-dong (2.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Pyoseon-myeon (표선면) (10.4 km) · Gujwa-eup (구좌읍) (11.7 km) · Udo-myeon (우도면) (12.7 km) · Jocheon-eup (조천읍) (19.5 km) · Namwon-eup (남원읍) (21.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Boseong Station (보성역) (151.6 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 "성산읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hongdŏk-sa (2.1 km) — Seongsan-eup (성산읍)
- Talsŏng-sa (4.4 km) — Seongsan-eup (성산읍)
- Naman-sa (6.2 km) — Seongsan-eup (성산읍)
- Pongwŏn-sa (6.5 km) — Seongsan-eup (성산읍)
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 Seongsan-eup (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 →