Official / Local Name금산면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Jinju)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.206°N, 128.1572°E · 47 m
Overview
Situated in Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do at 47 m elevation, Geumsan-myeon (금산면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 금산면 (Geumsan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Jinju |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 47 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Nammunsan Station (남문산역) (4.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chŏkkwang-sa (3.7 km) · Changgundae-san (4.0 km) · Mit’a-sa (미타사) (11.5 km) · Kwanŭm-sa (관음사) (12.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Chungch’ŏn (1.4 km), Soksa-ri (2.8 km), Kuam (2.9 km), Namsŏng (3.4 km), Kabang-ni (3.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jinju (진주) (2.5 km) · Hadae-dong (하대2동) (3.6 km) · Sangdae-dong (상대2동) (4.5 km) · Hadae-dong (하대1동) (4.5 km) · Chojang-dong (초장동) (5.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Nammunsan Station (남문산역) (4.7 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 "금산면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chŏkkwang-sa (3.7 km) — Geumsan-myeon (금산면)
- Changgundae-san (4.0 km) — Geumsan-myeon (금산면)
- Mit’a-sa (미타사) (11.5 km) — Geumsan-myeon (금산면)
- Kwanŭm-sa (관음사) (12.6 km) — Geumsan-myeon (금산면)
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 Geumsan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jinju, 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 →