Official / Local Name용담면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Jinan-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.9552°N, 127.4984°E · 316 m
Overview
Set at 316 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Jinan-gun (North Jeolla), Yongdam-myŏn (용담면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 용담면 (Yongdam-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Jinan-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 316 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Ajung Station (아중역) (32.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | T’aego-jŏng (태고정) (2.1 km) · Okch’ŏn-am (옥천암) (2.4 km) · P’algak-chŏng (팔각정) (2.4 km) · Ponghwa-san (봉화산) (2.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yongdam (옥거) (0.8 km), Hoeryong-dong (회룡동) (1.4 km), Sach’ŏn (사천) (1.6 km), Wangdu-gol (왕두골) (1.6 km), Hadam (하담) (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Punam-myŏn (부남면) (6.4 km) · Ancheon-myeon (안천면) (6.9 km) · Namil-myŏn (남일면) (8.4 km) · Jucheon-myeon (주천면) (9.1 km) · Jeongcheon-myeon (정천면) (9.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Ajung Station (아중역) (32.2 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 "용담면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- T’aego-jŏng (태고정) (2.1 km) — Yongdam-myŏn (용담면)
- Okch’ŏn-am (옥천암) (2.4 km) — Yongdam-myŏn (용담면)
- P’algak-chŏng (팔각정) (2.4 km) — Yongdam-myŏn (용담면)
- Ponghwa-san (봉화산) (2.3 km) — Yongdam-myŏn (용담면)
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 Yongdam-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Jinan-gun, 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 →