Official / Local Name용지면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Gimje)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.8415°N, 126.9699°E · 16 m
Overview
Situated in Gimje, North Jeolla at 16 m elevation, Yongji-myeon (용지면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 용지면 (Yongji-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Gimje |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 16 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Waryong Station (와룡역) (2.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Kŭmsŏn-sa (금선사) (8.8 km) · Hyewŏn-sa (혜원사) (10.3 km) · Ponghwang-sa (봉황사) (11.7 km) · Haksŏn-am (학선암) (11.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Ssangnyong (1.5 km), Sinjŏng-ni (1.5 km), Kuam-ni (1.9 km), Waryong-ni (2.0 km), Pongŭi-ri (2.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Baekgu-myeon (백구면) (4.8 km) · Isŏ-myŏn (이서면) (5.9 km) · Hwangsan-myeon (황산면) (6.3 km) · Geomsan-dong (검산동) (6.8 km) · Gimje (김제) (7.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Waryong Station (와룡역) (2.7 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 "용지면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Kŭmsŏn-sa (금선사) (8.8 km) — Yongji-myeon (용지면)
- Hyewŏn-sa (혜원사) (10.3 km) — Yongji-myeon (용지면)
- Ponghwang-sa (봉황사) (11.7 km) — Yongji-myeon (용지면)
- Haksŏn-am (학선암) (11.8 km) — Yongji-myeon (용지면)
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 Yongji-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gimje, 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 →