Official / Local Name신림면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Gochang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.474°N, 126.7216°E · 53 m
Overview
Situated in Gochang-gun, North Jeolla at 53 m elevation, Sillim-myeon (신림면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 신림면 (Sillim-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Gochang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 53 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Noryeong Station (노령역) (7.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Singwangsa (신광사) (2.4 km) · Sangwonsa (상원사) (3.6 km) · Misosa (미소사) (4.8 km) · Gochangeupseong (고창읍성) (5.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Goraechon (고래촌) (0.3 km), Gungpyeong (궁평) (0.5 km), Songnyong-ni (0.7 km), Naedong (내동) (0.7 km), Songchon (송촌) (0.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gochang-gun (고창군) (4.8 km) · Gochang-eup (고창읍) (5.3 km) · Seongnae-myeon (성내면) (6.8 km) · Heungdeok-myeon (흥덕면) (7.1 km) · Ibam-myeon (입암면) (7.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Noryeong Station (노령역) (7.3 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 "신림면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Singwangsa (신광사) (2.4 km) — Sillim-myeon (신림면)
- Sangwonsa (상원사) (3.6 km) — Sillim-myeon (신림면)
- Misosa (미소사) (4.8 km) — Sillim-myeon (신림면)
- Gochangeupseong (고창읍성) (5.0 km) — Sillim-myeon (신림면)
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 Sillim-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gochang-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 →