Official / Local Name인월면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Namwon)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.462°N, 127.6123°E · 418 m
Overview
Set at 418 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Namwon (North Jeolla), Inwol-myeon (인월면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 인월면 (Inwol-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Namwon |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 418 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Namwon Station (남원역) (21.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yeongseonsa (영선사) (1.1 km) · Inwolsa (인월사) (1.3 km) · Baekjangam (백장암) (2.2 km) · Heungbumaeul-chulsaengji (흥부마을출생지) (2.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hau (하우) (0.4 km), Sangu (상우) (0.5 km), Sangu-ri (상우리) (1.0 km), Yongju (용주) (1.0 km), Wolpyeong (월평) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Ayeong-myeon (아영면) (5.3 km) · Unbong-eup (운봉읍) (8.0 km) · Beonam-myeon (번암면) (8.2 km) · Sannae-myeon (산내면) (9.8 km) · Hamyang-ŭp (함양읍) (10.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Namwon Station (남원역) (21.5 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 "인월면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yeongseonsa (영선사) (1.1 km) — Inwol-myeon (인월면)
- Inwolsa (인월사) (1.3 km) — Inwol-myeon (인월면)
- Baekjangam (백장암) (2.2 km) — Inwol-myeon (인월면)
- Heungbumaeul-chulsaengji (흥부마을출생지) (2.2 km) — Inwol-myeon (인월면)
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 Inwol-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Namwon, 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 →