Official / Local Name동향면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Jinan-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.8371°N, 127.5842°E · 364 m
Overview
Set at 364 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Jinan-gun (North Jeolla), Tonghyang-myŏn (동향면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 동향면 (Tonghyang-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Jinan-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 364 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gwanchon Station (관촌역) (33.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Unbong-sa (운봉사) (2.1 km) · Munp’il-bong (문필봉) (0.6 km) · Myŏngdŏk-pong (명덕봉) (1.4 km) · Yŏnggu-san (영구산) (2.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Pakkassoesil (바깥쇠실) (0.8 km), Ansoesil (안쇠실) (0.8 km), Po-mal (보말) (0.9 km), Ch’ang-mal (창말) (1.1 km), Taeryang-ni (대량리) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gyebuk-myeon (계북면) (7.0 km) · Sangjeon-myeon (상전면) (7.4 km) · Ancheon-myeon (안천면) (8.8 km) · Ansŏng-myŏn (안성면) (8.8 km) · Cheoncheon-myeon (천천면) (11.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gwanchon Station (관촌역) (33.9 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 "동향면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Unbong-sa (운봉사) (2.1 km) — Tonghyang-myŏn (동향면)
- Munp’il-bong (문필봉) (0.6 km) — Tonghyang-myŏn (동향면)
- Myŏngdŏk-pong (명덕봉) (1.4 km) — Tonghyang-myŏn (동향면)
- Yŏnggu-san (영구산) (2.1 km) — Tonghyang-myŏn (동향면)
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 Tonghyang-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Jinan-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 →