Official / Local Name신광면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Hampyeong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.1596°N, 126.4869°E · 97 m
Overview
Situated in Hampyeong-gun, South Jeolla at 97 m elevation, Singwang-myeon (신광면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 신광면 (Singwang-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Hampyeong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 97 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Hampyeong Station (함평역) (16.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hampyeongsaengtaegongwon (함평생태공원) (3.2 km) · Eopjeokgogae (엎적고개) (2.8 km) · Yongcheonsa (용천사) (6.0 km) · Dongmakgogae (동막고개) (3.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Bokchi (복치) (0.6 km), Gaya (가야) (0.8 km), Tongsan-ni (0.9 km), Wŏram-ni (1.1 km), Deokcheon (덕천) (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hampyeong-gun (함평) (4.4 km) · Bulgap-myeon (불갑면) (5.6 km) · Sonbul-myeon (손불면) (5.7 km) · Haebo-myeon (해보면) (8.0 km) · Gunnam-myeon (군남면) (8.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Hampyeong Station (함평역) (16.7 km). KTX Honam & Jeolla Lines to Mokpo, Naju, Suncheon, and Yeosu Expo stations. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "신광면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hampyeongsaengtaegongwon (함평생태공원) (3.2 km) — Singwang-myeon (신광면)
- Eopjeokgogae (엎적고개) (2.8 km) — Singwang-myeon (신광면)
- Yongcheonsa (용천사) (6.0 km) — Singwang-myeon (신광면)
- Dongmakgogae (동막고개) (3.8 km) — Singwang-myeon (신광면)
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 South 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 Singwang-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hampyeong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. South Jeolla → · 3,651 All Cities →