Official / Local Name마산면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Gurye-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.2397°N, 127.4983°E · 368 m
Overview
Set at 368 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Gurye-gun (South Jeolla), Masan-myeon (마산면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 마산면 (Masan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Gurye-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 368 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Guryegu Station (구례구역) (9.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hwaŏm-sa (2.2 km) · Yŏn’gok-sa (8.6 km) · Wangsiri-bong (6.2 km) · Nogodan (6.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sŏ-ch’on (1.5 km), Masal-li (1.9 km), Sangjuk (3.1 km), Pultang (3.1 km), Chich’ŏl-li (3.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gurye-gun (구례) (0.5 km) · Gwangui-myeon (광의면) (4.1 km) · Toji-myeon (토지면) (5.7 km) · Yongbang-myeon (용방면) (6.9 km) · Muncheok-myeon (문척면) (8.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Guryegu Station (구례구역) (9.5 km). KTX Honam & Jeolla Lines to Mokpo, Naju, Suncheon, and Yeosu Expo stations. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "마산면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hwaŏm-sa (2.2 km) — Masan-myeon (마산면)
- Yŏn’gok-sa (8.6 km) — Masan-myeon (마산면)
- Wangsiri-bong (6.2 km) — Masan-myeon (마산면)
- Nogodan (6.8 km) — Masan-myeon (마산면)
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 South Jeolla.
- 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 Masan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gurye-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. South Jeolla → · 3,651 All Cities →