Official / Local Name쌍치면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Sunchang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.5018°N, 126.9913°E · 230 m
Overview
Set at 230 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Sunchang-gun (North Jeolla), Ssangchi-myeon (쌍치면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 쌍치면 (Ssangchi-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Sunchang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 230 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jeongeup Station (정읍역) (15.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ssanggyesa (정토사) (1.3 km) · Okcheonsa (옥천사) (2.2 km) · Tongguksa (통국사) (3.5 km) · Ssanggalmajae (쌍갈마재) (0.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kŭmp’yŏng-ni (0.3 km), Geumjeong (금정) (0.4 km), Manseokgol (만석골) (0.5 km), Mudongsil (무동실) (0.8 km), Garigae (가리개) (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Naejang-dong (내장동) (6.1 km) · Ssangam-dong (쌍암동) (7.8 km) · Naejangsang-dong (내장상동) (8.3 km) · Bokheung-myeon (복흥면) (8.3 km) · Chilbo-myeon (칠보면) (8.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jeongeup Station (정읍역) (15.8 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 "쌍치면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ssanggyesa (정토사) (1.3 km) — Ssangchi-myeon (쌍치면)
- Okcheonsa (옥천사) (2.2 km) — Ssangchi-myeon (쌍치면)
- Tongguksa (통국사) (3.5 km) — Ssangchi-myeon (쌍치면)
- Ssanggalmajae (쌍갈마재) (0.8 km) — Ssangchi-myeon (쌍치면)
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 Ssangchi-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Sunchang-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 →