Official / Local Name횡천면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Hadong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.1095°N, 127.8124°E · 39 m
Overview
Situated in Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do at 39 m elevation, Hoengcheon-myeon (횡천면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 횡천면 (Hoengcheon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Hadong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 39 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Hoengcheon Station (횡천역) (1.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Mangch’ŏn-sa (5.4 km) · Chamjeon-ginyeombi (참전기념비) (6.2 km) · Chŏngan-san (4.4 km) · Hadonghyanggyo (하동향교) (7.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hoengch’ŏl-li (0.3 km), Taedŏk (0.9 km), Wŏndong (2.0 km), Chukchŏn (3.5 km), Sigŭmuk (3.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hadong-gun (하동) (3.5 km) · Jeongnyang-myeon (적량면) (4.4 km) · Bukcheon-myeon (북천면) (5.3 km) · Yangbo-myeon (양보면) (5.7 km) · Hadong-eup (하동읍) (7.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Hoengcheon Station (횡천역) (1.0 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 "횡천면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Mangch’ŏn-sa (5.4 km) — Hoengcheon-myeon (횡천면)
- Chamjeon-ginyeombi (참전기념비) (6.2 km) — Hoengcheon-myeon (횡천면)
- Chŏngan-san (4.4 km) — Hoengcheon-myeon (횡천면)
- Hadonghyanggyo (하동향교) (7.6 km) — Hoengcheon-myeon (횡천면)
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 Hoengcheon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hadong-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 →