Official / Local Name대합면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Changnyeong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.5917°N, 128.4448°E · 43 m
Overview
Situated in Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do at 43 m elevation, Daehap-myeon (대합면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 대합면 (Daehap-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Changnyeong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 43 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jincheon Station (진천역) (25.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Koam-sa (고암사) (4.2 km) · Seongsajesindobi (성사제신도비) (4.3 km) · Munsusa (문수사) (4.6 km) · Mugung-am (무궁암) (4.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Togae-ri (도개리) (0.3 km), T’osal-li (토산리) (0.6 km), Toesan (퇴산) (0.6 km), Pyeongji (평지) (1.1 km), Sangigol (상이골) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Ibang-myeon (이방면) (5.3 km) · Daeji-myeon (대지면) (5.5 km) · Yuŏ-myŏn (유어면) (7.7 km) · Seongsan-myeon (성산면) (7.8 km) · Guji-myeon (구지면) (8.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jincheon Station (진천역) (25.9 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 "대합면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Koam-sa (고암사) (4.2 km) — Daehap-myeon (대합면)
- Seongsajesindobi (성사제신도비) (4.3 km) — Daehap-myeon (대합면)
- Munsusa (문수사) (4.6 km) — Daehap-myeon (대합면)
- Mugung-am (무궁암) (4.8 km) — Daehap-myeon (대합면)
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 Daehap-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Changnyeong-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 →