Official / Local Name평산동
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Yangsan-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.3798°N, 129.1269°E · 228 m
Overview
Set at 228 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yangsan-si (Gyeongsangnam-do), Pyeongsan-dong (평산동, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 평산동 (Pyeongsan-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Yangsan-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 228 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Bukbu Station (북부역) (8.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Jeongjongsa (정종사) (0.7 km) · Hwaeomsa (화엄사) (2.4 km) · Wonhyoam (원효암) (2.8 km) · Mitiam (미티암) (2.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sinmyeong (신명) (2.0 km), Wolpyeong (월평) (2.0 km), Sangdong (상동) (2.0 km), Arigol (아리골) (2.0 km), Wŏlp’yŏng-ni (2.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Deokgye-dong (덕계동) (2.9 km) · Soju-dong (소주동) (3.7 km) · Ungsang-eup (웅상읍) (4.2 km) · Samseong-dong (삼성동) (5.7 km) · Myeonggok-dong (명곡동) (5.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Bukbu Station (북부역) (8.3 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 "평산동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Jeongjongsa (정종사) (0.7 km) — Pyeongsan-dong (평산동)
- Hwaeomsa (화엄사) (2.4 km) — Pyeongsan-dong (평산동)
- Wonhyoam (원효암) (2.8 km) — Pyeongsan-dong (평산동)
- Mitiam (미티암) (2.9 km) — Pyeongsan-dong (평산동)
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 Pyeongsan-dong (pop. 12,000) in Yangsan-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 →