Official / Local Name봉수면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Uiryeong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.4796°N, 128.2775°E · 361 m
Overview
Set at 361 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Uiryeong-gun (Gyeongsangnam-do), Pongsu-myŏn (봉수면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 봉수면 (Pongsu-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Uiryeong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 361 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gunbuk Station (군북역) (25.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Munsu-sa (문수사) (1.0 km) · Pong-san (봉산) (1.2 km) · Pulgwan-sa (불관사) (4.1 km) · Yuhak-sa (유학사) (4.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sanggok (상곡) (0.6 km), Chukchŏl-li (죽전리) (1.1 km), Sahyŏn (사현) (1.2 km), Sangsan (상산) (1.8 km), Sam-dong (삼동) (1.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Purim-myŏn (부림면) (4.8 km) · Jeokjung-myeon (적중면) (6.6 km) · Yugok-myeon (유곡면) (6.9 km) · Gungnyu-myeon (궁류면) (6.9 km) · Chogye-myeon (초계면) (7.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gunbuk Station (군북역) (25.2 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 "봉수면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Munsu-sa (문수사) (1.0 km) — Pongsu-myŏn (봉수면)
- Pong-san (봉산) (1.2 km) — Pongsu-myŏn (봉수면)
- Pulgwan-sa (불관사) (4.1 km) — Pongsu-myŏn (봉수면)
- Yuhak-sa (유학사) (4.6 km) — Pongsu-myŏn (봉수면)
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 Pongsu-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Uiryeong-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 →