Official / Local Name태인면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Jeongeup-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.6537°N, 126.9356°E · 15 m
Overview
Situated in Jeongeup-si, North Jeolla at 15 m elevation, Taein-myeon (태인면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 태인면 (Taein-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Jeongeup-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 15 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Chogang Station (초강역) (5.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Pihyangjeong (피향정) (0.7 km) · Seohyeonsaji (서현사지) (3.7 km) · Dolchaengigogae (돌챙이고개) (1.4 km) · Jeongtosa (정토사) (4.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Cheonghak (청학) (0.5 km), Ori (오리) (0.5 km), Yungni (육리) (0.6 km), Gijinae (기지내) (0.7 km), Taeseong-ri (태성리) (0.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Ongdong-myeon (옹동면) (4.6 km) · Jeongu-myeon (정우면) (4.7 km) · Jeongeup-si (정읍) (6.2 km) · Gamgok-myeon (감곡면) (6.7 km) · Buk-myeon (북면) (7.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Chogang Station (초강역) (5.4 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 "태인면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Pihyangjeong (피향정) (0.7 km) — Taein-myeon (태인면)
- Seohyeonsaji (서현사지) (3.7 km) — Taein-myeon (태인면)
- Dolchaengigogae (돌챙이고개) (1.4 km) — Taein-myeon (태인면)
- Jeongtosa (정토사) (4.3 km) — Taein-myeon (태인면)
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 Taein-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jeongeup-si, 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 →