Official / Local Name회화면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Goseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.075°N, 128.3902°E · 157 m
Overview
Situated in Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do at 157 m elevation, Hoehwa-myŏn (회화면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 회화면 (Hoehwa-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Goseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 157 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Pyeongchon Station (평촌역) (13.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yŏngnak-sa (영락사) (3.6 km) · Kŭmbong-san (금봉산) (1.0 km) · Chŏksŏg-am (적석암) (3.9 km) · Sŏkchŏn-jae (석전재) (1.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Komsil (곰실) (0.6 km), Kŭmbong-ch’on (금봉촌) (0.8 km), Hanbat (한밭) (0.9 km), Sinch’ŏn (신천) (1.3 km), Ch’angyang-gol (창양골) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Kuman-myŏn (구만면) (5.3 km) · Maam-myŏn (마암면) (7.0 km) · Tonghae-myŏn (동해면) (7.5 km) · Georyu-myeon (거류면) (9.9 km) · Gaecheon-myeon (개천면) (10.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Pyeongchon Station (평촌역) (13.4 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 "회화면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yŏngnak-sa (영락사) (3.6 km) — Hoehwa-myŏn (회화면)
- Kŭmbong-san (금봉산) (1.0 km) — Hoehwa-myŏn (회화면)
- Chŏksŏg-am (적석암) (3.9 km) — Hoehwa-myŏn (회화면)
- Sŏkchŏn-jae (석전재) (1.2 km) — Hoehwa-myŏn (회화면)
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 Hoehwa-myŏn (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 →