Official / Local Name신평면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Imsil-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.6414°N, 127.2365°E · 237 m
Overview
Set at 237 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Imsil-gun (North Jeolla), Sinpyeong-myeon (신평면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 신평면 (Sinpyeong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Imsil-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 237 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gwanchon Station (관촌역) (4.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yongam-ri Seokdeung (용암리석등) (2.5 km) · Jungnimam (죽림암) (4.0 km) · Yuniljeong (윤일정) (4.7 km) · Saseondae (사선대) (4.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Utteul (웃데울) (0.4 km), Gadeok-ri (가덕리) (0.8 km), Tŏgam-ni (덕암리) (1.2 km), Sambamgol (삼밤골) (1.2 km), Haga (하가) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Imsil-gun (임실) (4.8 km) · Gwanchon-myeon (관촌면) (5.1 km) · Imsil-eup (임실읍) (5.6 km) · Sindeok-myeon (신덕면) (5.6 km) · Unam-myeon (운암면) (6.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gwanchon Station (관촌역) (4.3 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 "신평면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yongam-ri Seokdeung (용암리석등) (2.5 km) — Sinpyeong-myeon (신평면)
- Jungnimam (죽림암) (4.0 km) — Sinpyeong-myeon (신평면)
- Yuniljeong (윤일정) (4.7 km) — Sinpyeong-myeon (신평면)
- Saseondae (사선대) (4.8 km) — Sinpyeong-myeon (신평면)
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 Sinpyeong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Imsil-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 →