Official / Local Name진해구
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Changwon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.13°N, 128.733°E · 238 m
Overview
Set at 238 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Changwon-si (Gyeongsangnam-do), Jinhae-gu (진해구, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 진해구 (Jinhae-gu) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Changwon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 238 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gyeonghwa Station (경화역) (5.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Cheonjaam (천자암) (0.6 km) · Yeongsanbeophwasa (영산법화사) (1.0 km) · Chikjangsa (칙장사) (1.7 km) · Douisa (도의사) (1.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Eoeundong (어은동) (2.0 km), Sangni (상리) (2.0 km), Byeondong (변동) (2.2 km), Jageuneoeundong (작은어은동) (2.2 km), Jaeun-dong (자은동) (2.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Seojung-dong (서중동) (2.5 km) · Haeam-dong (해암동) (2.5 km) · Wonpo-dong (원포동) (2.9 km) · Jedeok-dong (제덕동) (3.0 km) · Jukgok-dong (죽곡동) (3.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gyeonghwa Station (경화역) (5.3 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 "진해구" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Cheonjaam (천자암) (0.6 km) — Jinhae-gu (진해구)
- Yeongsanbeophwasa (영산법화사) (1.0 km) — Jinhae-gu (진해구)
- Chikjangsa (칙장사) (1.7 km) — Jinhae-gu (진해구)
- Douisa (도의사) (1.9 km) — Jinhae-gu (진해구)
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 Jinhae-gu (pop. 12,000) in Changwon-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 →