Official / Local Name유치면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Jangheung-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.7927°N, 126.8598°E · 85 m
Overview
Situated in Jangheung-gun, South Jeolla at 85 m elevation, Yuchi-myeon (유치면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 유치면 (Yuchi-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Jangheung-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 85 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Iyang Station (이양역) (16.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Gangseongseowon (강성서원) (2.5 km) · Borimsa (보림사) (3.9 km) · Deoksangyo (덕산교) (0.3 km) · Ongnyeonsa (옥련사) (5.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Donji (돈지) (1.0 km), Tŏksal-li (1.1 km), Deoksan (덕산) (1.2 km), Baebawi (배바위) (1.6 km), Jangteo (장터) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Omcheon-myeon (옴천면) (7.9 km) · Busan-myeon (부산면) (8.3 km) · Jangpyeong-myeon (장평면) (9.5 km) · Geumjeong-myeon (금정면) (9.6 km) · Byeongyeong-myeon (병영면) (10.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Iyang Station (이양역) (16.2 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 "유치면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Gangseongseowon (강성서원) (2.5 km) — Yuchi-myeon (유치면)
- Borimsa (보림사) (3.9 km) — Yuchi-myeon (유치면)
- Deoksangyo (덕산교) (0.3 km) — Yuchi-myeon (유치면)
- Ongnyeonsa (옥련사) (5.5 km) — Yuchi-myeon (유치면)
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 Yuchi-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jangheung-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 →