Official / Local Name용면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Damyang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.4035°N, 127.0044°E · 228 m
Overview
Set at 228 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Damyang-gun (South Jeolla), Yong-myeon (용면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 용면 (Yong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Damyang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 228 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Baegyangsa Station (백양사역) (18.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Boriam (보리암) (0.6 km) · Jageunburaegijae (작은부래기재) (1.7 km) · Chuwolsan (추월산) (2.6 km) · Hanjilwitsan (한질윗산) (2.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Wolgye (월계) (0.8 km), Keungamagol (큰가마골) (1.0 km), Cheongsu (청수) (1.5 km), Sinyeonggol (신영골) (1.8 km), Bongniam (복리암) (2.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Damyang-gun (담양) (7.2 km) · Paldeok-myeon (팔덕면) (7.4 km) · Geumseong-myeon (금성면) (7.5 km) · Bokheung-myeon (복흥면) (7.6 km) · Wolsan-myeon (월산면) (8.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Baegyangsa Station (백양사역) (18.1 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 "용면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Boriam (보리암) (0.6 km) — Yong-myeon (용면)
- Jageunburaegijae (작은부래기재) (1.7 km) — Yong-myeon (용면)
- Chuwolsan (추월산) (2.6 km) — Yong-myeon (용면)
- Hanjilwitsan (한질윗산) (2.7 km) — Yong-myeon (용면)
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 Yong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Damyang-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 →