Official / Local Name삼랑진읍
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Miryang-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.4167°N, 128.8667°E · 156 m
Overview
Situated in Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do at 156 m elevation, Samnangjin-ŭp (삼랑진읍, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 삼랑진읍 (Samnangjin-ŭp) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Miryang-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 156 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Samrangjin Station (삼랑진역) (2.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Manŏ-san (4.5 km) · Ch’ŏnt’ae-san (3.6 km) · Sinhŭng-sa (7.8 km) · Yeongamsa (영암사) (10.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Andae-ri (1.2 km), Tong-ch’on (1.4 km), Ugok (2.4 km), Tongch’on (2.4 km), Kwangch’ŏn (2.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Wondong-myeon (원동면) (7.5 km) · Saengnim-myeon (생림면) (8.6 km) · Tanjang-myŏn (단장면) (9.7 km) · Gagok-dong (가곡동) (9.9 km) · Sanoe-myeon (산외면) (10.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Samrangjin Station (삼랑진역) (2.6 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 "삼랑진읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Manŏ-san (4.5 km) — Samnangjin-ŭp (삼랑진읍)
- Ch’ŏnt’ae-san (3.6 km) — Samnangjin-ŭp (삼랑진읍)
- Sinhŭng-sa (7.8 km) — Samnangjin-ŭp (삼랑진읍)
- Yeongamsa (영암사) (10.9 km) — Samnangjin-ŭp (삼랑진읍)
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 Samnangjin-ŭp (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 →