Official / Local Name위도면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Buan-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.5942°N, 126.2786°E · 61 m
Overview
Situated in Buan-gun, North Jeolla at 61 m elevation, Wido-myeon (위도면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 위도면 (Wido-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Buan-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 61 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Noryeong Station (노령역) (48.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Widottibaetnori (위도띠뱃놀이) (0.6 km) · Naewonam (내원암) (0.8 km) · Widogwana (위도관아) (1.7 km) · Wi-do (위도) (0.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Dojanggeum (도장금) (0.8 km), Gipeungeum (깊은금) (0.8 km), Ch’ido-ri (1.1 km), Chido (치도) (1.1 km), Sori (소리) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Byeonsan-myeon (변산면) (23.5 km) · Sangha-myeon (상하면) (24.8 km) · Haeri-myeon (해리면) (25.1 km) · Simwon-myeon (심원면) (25.9 km) · Hongnong-eup (홍농읍) (26.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Noryeong Station (노령역) (48.6 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 "위도면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Widottibaetnori (위도띠뱃놀이) (0.6 km) — Wido-myeon (위도면)
- Naewonam (내원암) (0.8 km) — Wido-myeon (위도면)
- Widogwana (위도관아) (1.7 km) — Wido-myeon (위도면)
- Wi-do (위도) (0.6 km) — Wido-myeon (위도면)
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 Wido-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Buan-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 →