Official / Local Name옴천면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Gangjin-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.7548°N, 126.7862°E · 202 m
Overview
Set at 202 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Gangjin-gun (South Jeolla), Omcheon-myeon (옴천면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 옴천면 (Omcheon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Gangjin-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 202 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Iyang Station (이양역) (24.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Omcheonsa (옴천사) (2.1 km) · Dangsanmigogae (당산미고개) (0.3 km) · Jeollabyeongyeongseongji (전라병영성지) (4.8 km) · Jubong (주봉) (2.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Daegok (대곡) (0.7 km), Jageundeum (작은듬) (0.8 km), Yeongsin-ri (영신리) (0.8 km), Hwanggokdong (황곡동) (0.9 km), Jeongdong (정동) (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jakcheon-myeon (작천면) (5.6 km) · Byeongyeong-myeon (병영면) (6.3 km) · Yeongam-eup (영암읍) (6.9 km) · Yuchi-myeon (유치면) (7.9 km) · Seongjeon-myeon (성전면) (8.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Iyang Station (이양역) (24.0 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 "옴천면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Omcheonsa (옴천사) (2.1 km) — Omcheon-myeon (옴천면)
- Dangsanmigogae (당산미고개) (0.3 km) — Omcheon-myeon (옴천면)
- Jeollabyeongyeongseongji (전라병영성지) (4.8 km) — Omcheon-myeon (옴천면)
- Jubong (주봉) (2.3 km) — Omcheon-myeon (옴천면)
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 Omcheon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gangjin-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 →