Official / Local Name마리면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Geochang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.7011°N, 127.851°E · 241 m
Overview
Set at 241 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Geochang-gun (Gyeongsangnam-do), Mari-myŏn (마리면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 마리면 (Mari-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Geochang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 241 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Oryu Station (오류역) (49.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ponwŏn-sa (본원사) (0.4 km) · Songnim-sa (송림사) (1.2 km) · Kŏyŏl-sansŏng (거열산성) (2.5 km) · Kŏn’gye-jŏng (건계정) (2.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Ma-ri (마리) (0.3 km), Ch’ang-ch’on (창촌) (0.5 km), Chinsan (진산) (0.6 km), Hoe-dong (회동) (0.7 km), Ch’o-dong (초동) (0.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Wicheon-myeon (위천면) (5.3 km) · Geochang-eup (거창읍) (5.5 km) · Geochang-gun (거창) (5.9 km) · Anŭi-myŏn (안의면) (6.8 km) · Jusang-myeon (주상면) (8.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Oryu Station (오류역) (49.2 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 "마리면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ponwŏn-sa (본원사) (0.4 km) — Mari-myŏn (마리면)
- Songnim-sa (송림사) (1.2 km) — Mari-myŏn (마리면)
- Kŏyŏl-sansŏng (거열산성) (2.5 km) — Mari-myŏn (마리면)
- Kŏn’gye-jŏng (건계정) (2.7 km) — Mari-myŏn (마리면)
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 Mari-myŏn (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 →