Official / Local Name지산면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Jindo-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.4369°N, 126.1561°E · 73 m
Overview
Situated in Jindo-gun, South Jeolla at 73 m elevation, Jisan-myeon (지산면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 지산면 (Jisan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Jindo-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 73 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokpo Station (목포역) (44.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Waujae (와우재) (0.3 km) · Cheonjongsa (천종사) (3.8 km) · Jiryeoksan (지력산) (1.4 km) · Biseokjae (비석재) (1.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Jageunwaudong (작은와우동) (1.2 km), Wau-ri (1.3 km), Keunwaudong (큰와우동) (1.3 km), Dokchi (독치) (1.8 km), Witbongamdong (윗봉암동) (2.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jindo-gun (진도) (2.7 km) · Imhoe-myeon (임회면) (6.7 km) · Jindo-eup (진도읍) (9.5 km) · Uisin-myeon (의신면) (12.4 km) · Gunnae-myeon (군내면) (15.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokpo Station (목포역) (44.7 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 "지산면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Waujae (와우재) (0.3 km) — Jisan-myeon (지산면)
- Cheonjongsa (천종사) (3.8 km) — Jisan-myeon (지산면)
- Jiryeoksan (지력산) (1.4 km) — Jisan-myeon (지산면)
- Biseokjae (비석재) (1.9 km) — Jisan-myeon (지산면)
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 Jisan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jindo-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 →