Official / Local Name창선면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Namhae-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.8753°N, 127.9898°E · 53 m
Overview
Situated in Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do at 53 m elevation, Changseon-myeon (창선면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 창선면 (Changseon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Namhae-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 53 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jeongnyang Station (적량역) (25.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sokkŭm-san (1.5 km) · Taebang-san (1.9 km) · Sia-do (2.0 km) · Changseondo (창선도) (2.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sŏdae-ri (0.3 km), Kosun (1.1 km), Yulto-ri (1.8 km), Sinch’on (1.8 km), Tongdae-ri (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Namhae-gun (남해) (7.8 km) · Dongseo-dong (동서동) (8.6 km) · Seolcheon-myeon (설천면) (9.4 km) · Samdong-myeon (삼동면) (9.6 km) · Dongseogeum-dong (동서금동) (9.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jeongnyang Station (적량역) (25.0 km). KTX Gyeongjeon Line to Changwon, Masan & Jinju; intercity express buses from Busan Sasang to Tongyeong & Geoje. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "창선면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sokkŭm-san (1.5 km) — Changseon-myeon (창선면)
- Taebang-san (1.9 km) — Changseon-myeon (창선면)
- Sia-do (2.0 km) — Changseon-myeon (창선면)
- Changseondo (창선도) (2.6 km) — Changseon-myeon (창선면)
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 Gyeongsangnam-do.
- 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 Changseon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Namhae-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Mar–May (Jinhae Cherry Blossoms), Sep–Nov. Gyeongsangnam-do → · 3,651 All Cities →