Official / Local Name성수면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Jinan-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.7269°N, 127.3213°E · 301 m
Overview
Set at 301 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Jinan-gun (North Jeolla), Seongsu-myeon (성수면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 성수면 (Seongsu-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Jinan-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 301 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gwanchon Station (관촌역) (8.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Eunseonam (은선암) (1.2 km) · Wonbulgyo-jwapogyodang (원불교좌포교당) (1.7 km) · Chungjeolsa (충절사) (2.0 km) · Suseollu (수선루) (3.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Wondotong (원도통) (0.3 km), Mokdong (목동) (0.5 km), Jeungjadong (증자동) (0.7 km), Gomidong (고미동) (0.9 km), Jigok (지곡) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Maryeong-myeon (마령면) (4.8 km) · Gwanchon-myeon (관촌면) (7.7 km) · Sanggwan-myeon (상관면) (9.4 km) · Bugwi-myeon (부귀면) (10.9 km) · Sŏngsu-myŏn (성수면) (12.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gwanchon Station (관촌역) (8.2 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 "성수면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Eunseonam (은선암) (1.2 km) — Seongsu-myeon (성수면)
- Wonbulgyo-jwapogyodang (원불교좌포교당) (1.7 km) — Seongsu-myeon (성수면)
- Chungjeolsa (충절사) (2.0 km) — Seongsu-myeon (성수면)
- Suseollu (수선루) (3.0 km) — Seongsu-myeon (성수면)
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 Seongsu-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 →