Hampyeong-gun is one of 27 cities, counties and districts in Gwangju · Jeollanam-do. It has 9 neighborhoods (1 eup · 8 myeon) and 29,851 registered residents (September 2026). The most populous neighborhood is Hampyeong-eup with 8,147.
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Landmark stamp: Hampyeong Expo Park
Celebrating local biodiversity with colorful floral displays, this spacious eco-friendly theme park offers interactive insect exhibits and family recreation facilities.
What to see
Beautiful ecological exhibition halls and sprawling outdoor flower gardens showcase colorful butterflies and diverse insect species throughout the park.
Visitor tip
Planning a trip during the spring butterfly festival or autumn chrysanthemum celebration lets you witness dazzling floral displays and exhibitions.
Food nearby
Drawing from its historic livestock market, the town is widely loved for its fresh, flavorful raw beef bibimbap bowls.
Food, festivals and stories of Hampyeong-gun
Local food
Hampyeong is well known for savory raw beef bibimbap topped with fresh local vegetables and seasoned minced beef.
Festivals
The Hampyeong Butterfly Festival fills springtime gardens with tens of thousands of fluttering butterflies among vibrant seasonal flowers.
Did you know?
The county preserves natural habitats of endangered golden bats and exhibits a massive golden bat sculpture made of pure gold.
Neighborhoods of Hampyeong-gun (9)
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Hampyeong-eup함평읍eup · 8,147 residents
Food: An alley famous for yukhoe bibimbap serves fresh raw beef over warm rice paired with a clear, comforting soup.
Photo spot: Walking along the Hampyeongcheon riverside path in Expo Park offers charming scenic backdrops filled with vibrant public art sculptures.
Story: Local folklore tells that scholars studying at the Confucian school beneath Gisanbong filled the mountainside with resonant recitation chants every night.
Photo spot: Walking along stone-walled lanes in Sangpyeong Hanok Village offers lovely opportunities to capture the quiet charm of traditional tiled roofs.
Fun fact: The expansive Daedong Reservoir provides a peaceful natural sanctuary where numerous migratory birds gather during winter seasons.
Name: The area was named Nasan because its encircling mountain ridges resemble richly woven silk unfurled across the valley landscape.
Photo spot: Strolling through village alleys adorned with colorful nostalgic murals offers wonderful settings for capturing heartwarming retro photographs.
Story: Old tales recount how traveling peddlers journeying between inland towns stopped at streamside taverns here to exchange vivid local gossip.
Name: The name Worya derives from poetic expressions describing bright moonlight serenely illuminating the expansive open plains after dusk.
Story: A long-standing local tale whispers that offering sincere prayers beside prehistoric dolmen stones brings peace and flourishing blessings to families.
Food: Visitors at the traditional five-day market can sample fresh seasonal produce and crispy, warm snacks prepared directly by neighborhood elders.
Local notes were drafted with the help of AI from public information. Population: Ministry of the Interior and Safety resident registration, September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.