Official / Local Name지수면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Jinju)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.2374°N, 128.2784°E · 144 m
Overview
Situated in Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do at 144 m elevation, Jisu-myeon (지수면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 지수면 (Jisu-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Jinju |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 144 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Wonbuk Station (원북역) (4.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sŏngbur-am (성불암) (1.2 km) · Kwanŭm-sa (관음사) (1.5 km) · Togŭm-sa (도금사) (2.3 km) · Maae-sa (마애사) (2.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Ch’ŏngwŏn (청원) (0.9 km), T’osil (토실) (0.9 km), Sŭngsan (승산) (1.0 km), Magok (마곡) (1.2 km), Tŭl-mal (들말) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sabong-myeon (사봉면) (4.9 km) · Gunbuk-myeon (군북면) (5.3 km) · Uiryeong-eup (의령읍) (7.3 km) · Hwajeong-myeon (화정면) (7.5 km) · Jinseong-myeon (진성면) (7.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Wonbuk Station (원북역) (4.4 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 "지수면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sŏngbur-am (성불암) (1.2 km) — Jisu-myeon (지수면)
- Kwanŭm-sa (관음사) (1.5 km) — Jisu-myeon (지수면)
- Togŭm-sa (도금사) (2.3 km) — Jisu-myeon (지수면)
- Maae-sa (마애사) (2.3 km) — Jisu-myeon (지수면)
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 Jisu-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jinju, 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 →