Official / Local Name계곡면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Haenam-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.6518°N, 126.6351°E · 30 m
Overview
Situated in Haenam-gun, South Jeolla at 30 m elevation, Gyegok-myeon (계곡면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 계곡면 (Gyegok-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Haenam-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 30 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Illo Station (일로역) (26.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | 청양사 (0.4 km) · Cheongnyangsa (청양사) (0.4 km) · Bodeoksa (보덕사) (2.9 km) · Gahaksanjayeonhyuyangnim (가학산자연휴양림) (2.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | 대운 (0.3 km), Daeun (대운) (0.4 km), Bangchun (방춘) (0.6 km), Bangye (번계리) (0.9 km), Daenagol (대나골) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Miam-myeon (미암면) (7.7 km) · Gangjin-eup (강진읍) (8.1 km) · Masan-myeon (마산면) (8.2 km) · Haksan-myeon (학산면) (9.2 km) · Seongjeon-myeon (성전면) (9.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Illo Station (일로역) (26.2 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 "계곡면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- 청양사 (0.4 km) — Gyegok-myeon (계곡면)
- Cheongnyangsa (청양사) (0.4 km) — Gyegok-myeon (계곡면)
- Bodeoksa (보덕사) (2.9 km) — Gyegok-myeon (계곡면)
- Gahaksanjayeonhyuyangnim (가학산자연휴양림) (2.8 km) — Gyegok-myeon (계곡면)
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 Gyegok-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Haenam-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 →