Official / Local Name삼남면
Region / ProvinceUlsan (Ulsan)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.5323°N, 129.097°E · 160 m
Overview
Samnam-myeon (삼남면) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Ulsan, Ulsan (35.5323°N, 129.097°E, elevation 160 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 삼남면 (Samnam-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Ulsan · Ulsan |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 160 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Ulsan Station (4.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Cheongamsa (청암사) (2.1 km) · Hwarimsa (화림사) (2.9 km) · Yonghwasa (용화사) (3.9 km) · Hwaeomsa (화엄사) (4.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Gongam (공암) (0.6 km), Gipeunnae (깊은내) (0.9 km), Kyodong-ni (1.0 km), Jakha (작하) (1.3 km), Sinan (신안) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Samnam-eup (삼남읍) (0.4 km) · Samnam-myeon (삼남면) (3.7 km) · Ulju-gun (울주군) (4.3 km) · Habuk-myeon (하북면) (5.0 km) · Eonyang-eup (언양읍) (5.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Ulsan Station (4.3 km). KTX/SRT to Ulsan (Tongdosa) Station (2h 10m from Seoul, 20m from Busan); Donghae Line commuter train from Busan. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "삼남면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Cheongamsa (청암사) (2.1 km) — Samnam-myeon (삼남면)
- Hwarimsa (화림사) (2.9 km) — Samnam-myeon (삼남면)
- Yonghwasa (용화사) (3.9 km) — Samnam-myeon (삼남면)
- Hwaeomsa (화엄사) (4.6 km) — Samnam-myeon (삼남면)
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 Ulsan.
- 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 Samnam-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Ulsan, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov (Yeongnam Alps Silver Grass). Ulsan → · 3,651 All Cities →