Official / Local Name청암면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Hadong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.1931°N, 127.757°E · 610 m
Overview
Set at 610 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Hadong-gun (Gyeongsangnam-do), Cheongam-myeon (청암면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 청암면 (Cheongam-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Hadong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 610 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Hoengcheon Station (횡천역) (11.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chu-san (5.3 km) · Mangch’ŏn-sa (9.1 km) · Hyŏngje-bong (6.7 km) · Ssanggye-sa (10.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Changjaegi (1.9 km), Changgo-ri (2.0 km), Simok (2.7 km), Nabon (2.8 km), Pon-ch’on (3.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Agyang-myeon (악양면) (5.1 km) · Hadong-gun (하동) (7.8 km) · Sicheon-myeon (시천면) (9.1 km) · Jeongnyang-myeon (적량면) (10.1 km) · Hoengcheon-myeon (횡천면) (10.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Hoengcheon Station (횡천역) (11.3 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 "청암면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chu-san (5.3 km) — Cheongam-myeon (청암면)
- Mangch’ŏn-sa (9.1 km) — Cheongam-myeon (청암면)
- Hyŏngje-bong (6.7 km) — Cheongam-myeon (청암면)
- Ssanggye-sa (10.7 km) — Cheongam-myeon (청암면)
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 Cheongam-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hadong-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 →