Official / Local Name회천면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Boseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.6893°N, 127.0941°E · 41 m
Overview
Hoecheon-myeon (회천면) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Boseong-gun, South Jeolla (34.6893°N, 127.0941°E, elevation 41 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 회천면 (Hoecheon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Boseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 41 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Boseong Station (보성역) (8.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hwalseongji (활성지) (4.3 km) · Illimsa (일림사) (4.3 km) · Yulpo Beach (율포해수욕장) (2.1 km) · Botjae (봇재) (2.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Mok-kol (목골) (0.4 km), Mansudong (만수동) (0.6 km), Kangbyŏn (0.9 km), Dongbaek (동백) (1.0 km), Gunji (군지) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Boseong-eup (보성읍) (6.9 km) · Ungchi-myeon (웅치면) (6.9 km) · Deungnyang-myeon (득량면) (9.4 km) · Anyang-myeon (안양면) (10.4 km) · Jangdong-myeon (장동면) (12.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Boseong Station (보성역) (8.7 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 "회천면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hwalseongji (활성지) (4.3 km) — Hoecheon-myeon (회천면)
- Illimsa (일림사) (4.3 km) — Hoecheon-myeon (회천면)
- Yulpo Beach (율포해수욕장) (2.1 km) — Hoecheon-myeon (회천면)
- Botjae (봇재) (2.8 km) — Hoecheon-myeon (회천면)
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 Hoecheon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Boseong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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