Official / Local Name주촌면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Gimhae-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.2399°N, 128.8215°E · 117 m
Overview
Situated in Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do at 117 m elevation, Juchon-myeon (주촌면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 주촌면 (Juchon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Gimhae-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 117 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Doseogwanap Station (도서관앞역) (4.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yeongaksa (연각사) (4.6 km) · Heungbuam (흥부암) (4.6 km) · Gagokgyo (가곡교) (2.4 km) · Juchongyo (주촌교) (2.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Wiswondang (윗원당) (0.9 km), Cheongok (천곡) (0.9 km), Wondang (원당) (1.2 km), Naesam (1.3 km), Jahyeon (자현) (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Naeoe-dong (내외동) (3.6 km) · Pungyu-dong (풍유동) (4.2 km) · Gimhae-si (김해) (4.3 km) · Heung-dong (흥동) (4.5 km) · Bukbu-dong (북부동) (4.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Doseogwanap Station (도서관앞역) (4.7 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 "주촌면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yeongaksa (연각사) (4.6 km) — Juchon-myeon (주촌면)
- Heungbuam (흥부암) (4.6 km) — Juchon-myeon (주촌면)
- Gagokgyo (가곡교) (2.4 km) — Juchon-myeon (주촌면)
- Juchongyo (주촌교) (2.8 km) — Juchon-myeon (주촌면)
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 Juchon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gimhae-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 →