Official / Local Name설천면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Namhae-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.9157°N, 127.8992°E · 380 m
Overview
Set at 380 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Namhae-gun (Gyeongsangnam-do), Seolcheon-myeon (설천면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 설천면 (Seolcheon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Namhae-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 380 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Taegeum Station (태금역) (16.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Geumeum San (0.7 km) · Taeguk-san (1.7 km) · Noktu-san (2.0 km) · Kudu-san (2.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yonggang (1.3 km), Ok-tong (1.6 km), Kŭmŭm-ni (1.7 km), Namyang-ni (1.8 km), Wangji (2.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gohyeon-myeon (고현면) (4.2 km) · Geumnam-myeon (금남면) (7.6 km) · Changseon-myeon (창선면) (9.4 km) · Namhae-eup (남해읍) (9.7 km) · Seo-myeon (서면) (10.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Taegeum Station (태금역) (16.6 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 "설천면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Geumeum San (0.7 km) — Seolcheon-myeon (설천면)
- Taeguk-san (1.7 km) — Seolcheon-myeon (설천면)
- Noktu-san (2.0 km) — Seolcheon-myeon (설천면)
- Kudu-san (2.1 km) — Seolcheon-myeon (설천면)
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 Seolcheon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Namhae-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 →