Official / Local Name무안면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Miryang-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.483°N, 128.6424°E · 308 m
Overview
Set at 308 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Miryang-si (Gyeongsangnam-do), Muan-myeon (무안면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 무안면 (Muan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Miryang-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 308 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Milyang Station (밀양역) (11.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Samsŏng-am (삼성암) (4.7 km) · Naejin-sa (내진사) (4.7 km) · Taemyŏng-sa (대명사) (4.9 km) · Ŏngman-am (억만암) (5.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Samdae-ri (0.7 km), Sinbŏp (1.3 km), Chungsan (2.4 km), Chugwol-ri (죽월리) (2.6 km), Chŏmt’o (점토) (2.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Bubuk-myeon (부북면) (7.5 km) · Bugok-myeon (부곡면) (8.0 km) · Cheongdo-myeon (청도면) (8.3 km) · Chodong-myeon (초동면) (8.4 km) · Naei-dong (내이동) (9.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Milyang Station (밀양역) (11.8 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 "무안면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Samsŏng-am (삼성암) (4.7 km) — Muan-myeon (무안면)
- Naejin-sa (내진사) (4.7 km) — Muan-myeon (무안면)
- Taemyŏng-sa (대명사) (4.9 km) — Muan-myeon (무안면)
- Ŏngman-am (억만암) (5.3 km) — Muan-myeon (무안면)
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 Muan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Miryang-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 →