Official / Local Name청안동
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Gyeongsangnam-do)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.1034°N, 128.8018°E · 62 m
Overview
Situated in Gyeongsangnam-do, Gyeongsangnam-do at 62 m elevation, Jeongan-dong (청안동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 청안동 (Jeongan-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Gyeongsangnam-do |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 62 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gyeonghwa Station (경화역) (12.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Anyungniseong (안육리성) (1.4 km) · Gongjugogae (공주고개) (1.0 km) · Jamawaeseong (자마왜성) (4.2 km) · Heungguksa (흥국사) (4.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Gongjigok (공지곡) (0.9 km), Ungdong-dong (웅동2동) (1.0 km), Yongjae (용재) (1.3 km), Angol (안골) (1.3 km), Saetdol (샛돌) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Angol-dong (안골동) (1.7 km) · Yongwon-dong (용원동) (1.7 km) · Nammun-dong (남문동) (3.1 km) · Daejang-dong (대장동) (4.2 km) · Jedeok-dong (제덕동) (4.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gyeonghwa Station (경화역) (12.1 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 "청안동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Anyungniseong (안육리성) (1.4 km) — Jeongan-dong (청안동)
- Gongjugogae (공주고개) (1.0 km) — Jeongan-dong (청안동)
- Jamawaeseong (자마왜성) (4.2 km) — Jeongan-dong (청안동)
- Heungguksa (흥국사) (4.9 km) — Jeongan-dong (청안동)
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 Jeongan-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 →