Official / Local Name광도면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Tong-yeong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.8996°N, 128.4029°E · 49 m
Overview
Situated in Tong-yeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do at 49 m elevation, Kwangdo-myŏn (광도면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 광도면 (Kwangdo-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Tong-yeong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 49 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Banseong Station (반성역) (32.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ch’ŏn’gae-am (천개암) (3.4 km) · Sagye-sa (사계사) (4.5 km) · Ŭnbong-am (은봉암) (4.7 km) · Anjŏng-sa (안정사) (5.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Nosan (노산) (0.5 km), Chumak-ch’on (주막촌) (0.7 km), Sangnosal-li (상노산리) (0.8 km), Kwanil (관일) (1.3 km), Chŏndu-ri (전두리) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Tosan-myŏn (도산면) (3.6 km) · Yongnam-myeon (용남면) (4.8 km) · Mujeon-dong (무전동) (4.9 km) · Myeongjeong-dong (명정동) (5.5 km) · Buksin-dong (북신동) (5.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Banseong Station (반성역) (32.2 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 "광도면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ch’ŏn’gae-am (천개암) (3.4 km) — Kwangdo-myŏn (광도면)
- Sagye-sa (사계사) (4.5 km) — Kwangdo-myŏn (광도면)
- Ŭnbong-am (은봉암) (4.7 km) — Kwangdo-myŏn (광도면)
- Anjŏng-sa (안정사) (5.0 km) — Kwangdo-myŏn (광도면)
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 Kwangdo-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Tong-yeong-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 →