Official / Local Name주상면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Geochang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.759°N, 127.915°E · 285 m
Overview
Set at 285 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Geochang-gun (Gyeongsangnam-do), Jusang-myeon (주상면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 주상면 (Jusang-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Geochang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 285 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jikjisa Station (직지사역) (42.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yŏnggwidae (영귀대) (2.1 km) · Ponghwangdae (봉황대) (2.3 km) · Ch’undang-jŏng (춘당정) (3.7 km) · Ou-jŏng (오우정) (4.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sangdop’yŏng (상도평) (0.4 km), Songjŏng (송정) (0.6 km), Dopyun-ri (원도평) (0.9 km), Migidŭl (미기들) (1.3 km), Saet’ŏ (새터) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Geochang-gun (거창) (3.1 km) · Geochang-eup (거창읍) (6.3 km) · Wicheon-myeon (위천면) (7.8 km) · Ungyang-myŏn (웅양면) (8.1 km) · Mari-myŏn (마리면) (8.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jikjisa Station (직지사역) (42.2 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 "주상면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yŏnggwidae (영귀대) (2.1 km) — Jusang-myeon (주상면)
- Ponghwangdae (봉황대) (2.3 km) — Jusang-myeon (주상면)
- Ch’undang-jŏng (춘당정) (3.7 km) — Jusang-myeon (주상면)
- Ou-jŏng (오우정) (4.8 km) — Jusang-myeon (주상면)
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 Jusang-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Geochang-gun, 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 →