Official / Local Name사량면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Tong-yeong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.8271°N, 128.2101°E · 32 m
Overview
Situated in Tong-yeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do at 32 m elevation, Saryang-myeon (사량면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 사량면 (Saryang-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Tong-yeong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 32 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sacheon Station (사천역) (31.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ongnyŏ-bong (2.2 km) · Saryangdo (하도) (2.0 km) · Chiri-san (3.2 km) · Witseom (윗섬) (2.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Ok-tong (1.2 km), Uptok (1.2 km), Ŭpto (1.3 km), Tŏk-tong (1.4 km), Chin-ri (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hail-myeon (하일면) (11.9 km) · Hai-myeon (하이면) (13.4 km) · Samsan-myŏn (삼산면) (13.9 km) · Yokji-myeon (욕지면) (14.3 km) · Tong-yeong-si (통영) (15.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sacheon Station (사천역) (31.5 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 "사량면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ongnyŏ-bong (2.2 km) — Saryang-myeon (사량면)
- Saryangdo (하도) (2.0 km) — Saryang-myeon (사량면)
- Chiri-san (3.2 km) — Saryang-myeon (사량면)
- Witseom (윗섬) (2.8 km) — Saryang-myeon (사량면)
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 Saryang-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Tong-yeong-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 →