Official / Local Name흥동
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Gimhae-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.2148°N, 128.8603°E · 0 m
Overview
Situated in Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do at 0 m elevation, Heung-dong (흥동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 흥동 (Heung-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Gimhae-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 0 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Bonghwang Station (봉황역) (1.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Heungbuam (흥부암) (1.6 km) · Yeongaksa (연각사) (1.6 km) · Saemaeulgyo (새마을교) (0.8 km) · Gangdong Il Gyo (강동1교) (1.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Pyeongni (평리) (0.3 km), Jeonha (전하) (0.9 km), Hongdong (홍동) (0.9 km), Jukgok (죽곡) (1.0 km), Bongha (봉하) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jeonha-dong (전하동) (1.4 km) · Pungyu-dong (풍유동) (1.5 km) · Chilsanseobu-dong (칠산서부동) (1.8 km) · Hoehyeon-dong (회현동) (2.0 km) · Naeoe-dong (내외동) (2.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Bonghwang Station (봉황역) (1.9 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 "흥동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Heungbuam (흥부암) (1.6 km) — Heung-dong (흥동)
- Yeongaksa (연각사) (1.6 km) — Heung-dong (흥동)
- Saemaeulgyo (새마을교) (0.8 km) — Heung-dong (흥동)
- Gangdong Il Gyo (강동1교) (1.5 km) — Heung-dong (흥동)
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 Heung-dong (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 →