Official / Local Name시종면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Yeongam-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.8666°N, 126.5914°E · 11 m
Overview
Situated in Yeongam-gun, South Jeolla at 11 m elevation, Sijong-myeon (시종면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 시종면 (Sijong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Yeongam-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 11 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Myeongsan Station (명산역) (7.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Mahanmunhwagongwon (마한문화공원) (3.3 km) · Sijonggyo (시종교) (1.7 km) · Jonggiljae (종길재) (3.4 km) · Seondeoksa (선덕사) (7.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Saedongne (새동네) (0.5 km), Wau (0.8 km), Galgok (갈곡) (1.1 km), Yeocheon (여천) (1.1 km), Wau-ri (와우리) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Dopo-myeon (도포면) (5.3 km) · Donggang-myeon (동강면) (7.3 km) · Bannam-myeon (반남면) (7.5 km) · Yeongam-gun (영암) (8.3 km) · Illo-eup (일로읍) (8.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Myeongsan Station (명산역) (7.2 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 "시종면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Mahanmunhwagongwon (마한문화공원) (3.3 km) — Sijong-myeon (시종면)
- Sijonggyo (시종교) (1.7 km) — Sijong-myeon (시종면)
- Jonggiljae (종길재) (3.4 km) — Sijong-myeon (시종면)
- Seondeoksa (선덕사) (7.8 km) — Sijong-myeon (시종면)
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 Sijong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yeongam-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 →