Official / Local Name칠곡면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Uiryeong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.3464°N, 128.1843°E · 89 m
Overview
Situated in Uiryeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do at 89 m elevation, Chilgok-myeon (칠곡면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 칠곡면 (Chilgok-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Uiryeong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 89 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gunbuk Station (군북역) (17.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chagul-san (3.8 km) · Sudo-sa (수도사) (7.1 km) · Poch’ŏn-sa (보천사) (7.7 km) · Pyŏkhwa-san (6.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Naejo-ri (1.0 km), Chung-ch’on (1.1 km), Yang-ch’on (1.6 km), Sanbung-ni (1.6 km), Chukkong (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Garye-myeon (가례면) (3.9 km) · Daeui-myeon (대의면) (4.3 km) · Hwajeong-myeon (화정면) (7.8 km) · Micheon-myeon (미천면) (8.1 km) · Yongdeok-myeon (용덕면) (8.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gunbuk Station (군북역) (17.6 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 "칠곡면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chagul-san (3.8 km) — Chilgok-myeon (칠곡면)
- Sudo-sa (수도사) (7.1 km) — Chilgok-myeon (칠곡면)
- Poch’ŏn-sa (보천사) (7.7 km) — Chilgok-myeon (칠곡면)
- Pyŏkhwa-san (6.6 km) — Chilgok-myeon (칠곡면)
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 Chilgok-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Uiryeong-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 →