Official / Local Name장유동
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Gyeongsangnam-do)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.1865°N, 128.7859°E · 123 m
Overview
Situated in Gyeongsangnam-do, Gyeongsangnam-do at 123 m elevation, Jangyu-dong (장유동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 장유동 (Jangyu-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Gyeongsangnam-do |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 123 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Seongjusa Station (성주사역) (8.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Jangyusa (장유사) (2.9 km) · Naeeunpokpo (내은폭포) (2.1 km) · Seongheungsa (성흥사) (4.5 km) · Paltansan (팔탄산) (2.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Araessangjeom (아랫상점) (0.7 km), Witdeokjeong (윗덕정) (1.1 km), Neungdong (능동) (1.6 km), Sammun-ri (삼문리) (1.8 km), Daecheong-ri (대청리) (2.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Daejang-dong (대장동) (5.2 km) · Bulmosan-dong (불모산동) (5.5 km) · I-dong (이동) (5.6 km) · Pungyu-dong (풍유동) (6.0 km) · Samjeongja-dong (삼정자동) (6.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Seongjusa Station (성주사역) (8.6 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 "장유동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Jangyusa (장유사) (2.9 km) — Jangyu-dong (장유동)
- Naeeunpokpo (내은폭포) (2.1 km) — Jangyu-dong (장유동)
- Seongheungsa (성흥사) (4.5 km) — Jangyu-dong (장유동)
- Paltansan (팔탄산) (2.3 km) — Jangyu-dong (장유동)
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 Jangyu-dong (pop. 12,000) in Gyeongsangnam-do, 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 →