Official / Local Name시천면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Sancheong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.2735°N, 127.7762°E · 264 m
Overview
Set at 264 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Sancheong-gun (Gyeongsangnam-do), Sicheon-myeon (시천면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 시천면 (Sicheon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Sancheong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 264 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Hoengcheon Station (횡천역) (19.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Naewŏn-sa (4.1 km) · Kugok-san (1.4 km) · Pŏpkye-sa (6.0 km) · Ibang-san (7.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Samdang (2.0 km), Pukch’on (2.6 km), Naedae (2.6 km), Chungsan (2.8 km), Naedae-ri (3.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Samjang-myeon (삼장면) (7.6 km) · Cheongam-myeon (청암면) (9.1 km) · Hwagae-myeon (화개면) (12.0 km) · Danseong-myeon (단성면) (13.1 km) · Agyang-myeon (악양면) (13.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Hoengcheon Station (횡천역) (19.4 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 "시천면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Naewŏn-sa (4.1 km) — Sicheon-myeon (시천면)
- Kugok-san (1.4 km) — Sicheon-myeon (시천면)
- Pŏpkye-sa (6.0 km) — Sicheon-myeon (시천면)
- Ibang-san (7.6 km) — Sicheon-myeon (시천면)
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 Sicheon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Sancheong-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 →