Official / Local Name송산동
Region / ProvinceJeju Province (Seogwipo)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates33.2404°N, 126.591°E · 1 m
Overview
Situated in Seogwipo, Jeju Province at 1 m elevation, Songsan-dong (송산동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 송산동 (Songsan-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Jeju Province · Seogwipo |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 1 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokpo Station (목포역) (173.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Daebosa (대보사) (2.1 km) · Sojeongbang waterfall (1.4 km) · Beophwangsa (법황사) (4.3 km) · Supseom (숲섬) (1.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Seodong (서동) (0.9 km), Pomok-tong (1.0 km), Jungdong (중동) (1.1 km), Hadong (하동) (1.4 km), Maljokpat (말족밭) (2.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jeongbang-dong (정방동) (2.5 km) · Hyodon-dong (효돈동) (2.6 km) · Jungang-dong (중앙동) (2.6 km) · Cheonji-dong (천지동) (3.5 km) · Donghong-dong (동홍동) (6.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokpo Station (목포역) (173.5 km). 1-hour flight from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) or Busan to Jeju International Airport (CJU); island express buses and rental cars. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "송산동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Daebosa (대보사) (2.1 km) — Songsan-dong (송산동)
- Sojeongbang waterfall (1.4 km) — Songsan-dong (송산동)
- Beophwangsa (법황사) (4.3 km) — Songsan-dong (송산동)
- Supseom (숲섬) (1.4 km) — Songsan-dong (송산동)
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 Jeju Province.
- 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 Songsan-dong (pop. 12,000) in Seogwipo, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Jeju Province → · 3,651 All Cities →