Official / Local Name대동면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Gimhae-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.2567°N, 128.9675°E · 215 m
Overview
Set at 215 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Gimhae-si (Gyeongsangnam-do), Daedong-myeon (대동면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 대동면 (Daedong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Gimhae-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 215 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Ulli Station (울리역) (4.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Wolmyeongsa (월명사) (0.9 km) · Baekdusan (백두산) (0.2 km) · Baengnyongam (백룡암) (3.3 km) · Haegwangsa (해광사) (3.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Goejeong-ri (괴정리) (1.0 km), Goejeong (괴정) (1.3 km), Jira (지라) (1.3 km), Chojeong (초정) (1.5 km), Taegam (1.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hwamyeong-dong (화명동) (4.7 km) · Geumgok-dong (금곡동) (5.1 km) · Buram-dong (불암동) (5.4 km) · Daejeo-dong (대저1동) (5.5 km) · Saman-dong (삼안동) (5.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Ulli Station (울리역) (4.1 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 "대동면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Wolmyeongsa (월명사) (0.9 km) — Daedong-myeon (대동면)
- Baekdusan (백두산) (0.2 km) — Daedong-myeon (대동면)
- Baengnyongam (백룡암) (3.3 km) — Daedong-myeon (대동면)
- Haegwangsa (해광사) (3.7 km) — Daedong-myeon (대동면)
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 Daedong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gimhae-si, 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 →