Official / Local Name송광면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Suncheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.9859°N, 127.2466°E · 140 m
Overview
Situated in Suncheon-si, South Jeolla at 140 m elevation, Songgwang-myeon (송광면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 송광면 (Songgwang-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Suncheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 140 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Bokam Station (북암역) (17.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Inwŏr-am (인월암) (2.9 km) · Songgwangsa (송광사) (3.3 km) · Buiram (부일암) (3.4 km) · Budoam (부도암) (3.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Juksan (죽산) (0.9 km), Gamnanggol (감낭골) (1.0 km), Gokcheon (곡천) (1.0 km), Sancheok (산척) (1.2 km), Hansil (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Mundeok-myeon (문덕면) (8.0 km) · Oeseo-myeon (외서면) (8.4 km) · Juam-myeon (주암면) (8.9 km) · Seungju-eup (승주읍) (10.9 km) · Nam-myeon (남면) (11.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Bokam Station (북암역) (17.6 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 "송광면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Inwŏr-am (인월암) (2.9 km) — Songgwang-myeon (송광면)
- Songgwangsa (송광사) (3.3 km) — Songgwang-myeon (송광면)
- Buiram (부일암) (3.4 km) — Songgwang-myeon (송광면)
- Budoam (부도암) (3.4 km) — Songgwang-myeon (송광면)
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 Songgwang-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Suncheon-si, 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 →