Official / Local Name거류면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Goseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.9863°N, 128.3928°E · 283 m
Overview
Set at 283 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Goseong-gun (Gyeongsangnam-do), Georyu-myeon (거류면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 거류면 (Georyu-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Goseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 283 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Pyeongchon Station (평촌역) (22.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Changŭi-sa (장의사) (0.3 km) · Kŏryu-sansŏng (거류산성) (1.5 km) · Paegam-sa (백암사) (3.2 km) · Munam-san (문암산) (0.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yong-dong (용동) (1.1 km), Tangdong-ni (당동리) (1.2 km), Sindang-ni (신당리) (1.3 km), Ponggok (봉곡) (1.4 km), Kang-ch’on (강촌) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Tonghae-myŏn (동해면) (6.5 km) · Goseong-eup (고성읍) (7.0 km) · Maam-myŏn (마암면) (9.3 km) · Tosan-myŏn (도산면) (9.6 km) · Kwangdo-myŏn (광도면) (9.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Pyeongchon Station (평촌역) (22.9 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 "거류면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Changŭi-sa (장의사) (0.3 km) — Georyu-myeon (거류면)
- Kŏryu-sansŏng (거류산성) (1.5 km) — Georyu-myeon (거류면)
- Paegam-sa (백암사) (3.2 km) — Georyu-myeon (거류면)
- Munam-san (문암산) (0.8 km) — Georyu-myeon (거류면)
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 Georyu-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Goseong-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 →