Official / Local Name성수면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Imsil-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.6235°N, 127.3648°E · 243 m
Overview
Set at 243 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Imsil-gun (North Jeolla), Sŏngsu-myŏn (성수면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 성수면 (Sŏngsu-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Imsil-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 243 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Oryu Station (오류역) (4.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Gucheonsa (구천사) (1.2 km) · Sochungsa (소충사) (1.6 km) · Seongjisa (성지사) (1.9 km) · Deoksuam (덕수암) (2.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Wonwangbangi (원왕방이) (0.6 km), Jochi (조치) (0.9 km), Hyochon (효촌) (1.3 km), Pyeongji (평지) (1.7 km), Maebawi (응암) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jisa-myeon (지사면) (5.1 km) · Baegun-myeon (백운면) (7.4 km) · Sanseo-myeon (산서면) (7.9 km) · Gwanchon-myeon (관촌면) (8.6 km) · Imsil-eup (임실읍) (9.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Oryu Station (오류역) (4.8 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 "성수면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Gucheonsa (구천사) (1.2 km) — Sŏngsu-myŏn (성수면)
- Sochungsa (소충사) (1.6 km) — Sŏngsu-myŏn (성수면)
- Seongjisa (성지사) (1.9 km) — Sŏngsu-myŏn (성수면)
- Deoksuam (덕수암) (2.8 km) — Sŏngsu-myŏn (성수면)
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 Sŏngsu-myŏn (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 →