Official / Local Name신태인읍
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Jeongeup-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.6985°N, 126.8708°E · 13 m
Overview
Situated in Jeongeup-si, North Jeolla at 13 m elevation, Sintaein-eup (신태인읍, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 신태인읍 (Sintaein-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Jeongeup-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 13 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sintaein Station (신태인역) (1.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Manseokboteo (만석보터) (2.0 km) · Baeksansa (소이암) (4.0 km) · Jeongtosa (정토사) (4.7 km) · Sintaeinyukgyo (신태인육교) (1.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Janggyo (장교) (0.4 km), Uryeong (우령) (0.9 km), Uryeong-ri (우령리) (1.2 km), Geumhwadong (금화동) (1.3 km), Pyeonghwadong (평화동) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Buryang-myeon (부량면) (4.8 km) · Gamgok-myeon (감곡면) (5.4 km) · Ipyeong-myeon (이평면) (5.4 km) · Jeongu-myeon (정우면) (6.2 km) · Baeksan-myeon (백산면) (7.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sintaein Station (신태인역) (1.7 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 "신태인읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Manseokboteo (만석보터) (2.0 km) — Sintaein-eup (신태인읍)
- Baeksansa (소이암) (4.0 km) — Sintaein-eup (신태인읍)
- Jeongtosa (정토사) (4.7 km) — Sintaein-eup (신태인읍)
- Sintaeinyukgyo (신태인육교) (1.3 km) — Sintaein-eup (신태인읍)
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 Sintaein-eup (pop. 12,000) in Jeongeup-si, 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 →