Official / Local Name소안면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Wando-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.1615°N, 126.6461°E · 39 m
Overview
Situated in Wando-gun, South Jeolla at 39 m elevation, Soan-myeon (소안면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 소안면 (Soan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Wando-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 39 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokpo Station (목포역) (73.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Kahak-san (가학산) (1.3 km) · Yŏnhwa-sa (부치각) (4.3 km) · Soando (소안도) (1.4 km) · Chuk-to (1.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kahak (가학) (0.7 km), Yŏngdong-ni (용동 니) (1.0 km), Sinhŭng (1.0 km), Pija-ri (비자리) (1.5 km), Maengsŏl-li (맹선리) (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Nohwa-eup (노화읍) (8.6 km) · Bogil-myeon (보길면) (9.2 km) · Wando-gun (완도) (18.7 km) · Wando-eup (완도읍) (19.2 km) · Cheongsan-myeon (청산면) (20.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokpo Station (목포역) (73.9 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 "소안면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Kahak-san (가학산) (1.3 km) — Soan-myeon (소안면)
- Yŏnhwa-sa (부치각) (4.3 km) — Soan-myeon (소안면)
- Soando (소안도) (1.4 km) — Soan-myeon (소안면)
- Chuk-to (1.6 km) — Soan-myeon (소안면)
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 Soan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Wando-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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