Official / Local Name토지면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Gurye-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.237°N, 127.5613°E · 981 m
Overview
Set at 981 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Gurye-gun (South Jeolla), Toji-myeon (토지면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 토지면 (Toji-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Gurye-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 981 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Guryegu Station (구례구역) (12.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Wangsiri-bong (0.6 km) · Yŏn’gok-sa (3.5 km) · Hwaŏm-sa (6.4 km) · Ch’ilbul-am (5.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Pultang (2.8 km), Paek-kol (3.3 km), Songjŏng-ni (3.8 km), Sangjuk (4.6 km), Oegong-ni (5.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gurye-gun (구례) (5.5 km) · Masan-myeon (마산면) (5.7 km) · Hwagae-myeon (화개면) (7.9 km) · Gwangui-myeon (광의면) (9.2 km) · Ganjeon-myeon (간전면) (9.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Guryegu Station (구례구역) (12.8 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 "토지면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Wangsiri-bong (0.6 km) — Toji-myeon (토지면)
- Yŏn’gok-sa (3.5 km) — Toji-myeon (토지면)
- Hwaŏm-sa (6.4 km) — Toji-myeon (토지면)
- Ch’ilbul-am (5.9 km) — Toji-myeon (토지면)
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 Toji-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gurye-gun, 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 →