Official / Local Name소주동
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Yangsan-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.4097°N, 129.1444°E · 214 m
Overview
Set at 214 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yangsan-si (Gyeongsangnam-do), Soju-dong (소주동, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 소주동 (Soju-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Yangsan-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 214 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Bukbu Station (북부역) (11.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Pilsoam (필소암) (0.7 km) · Jeoksuam (적수암) (0.9 km) · Mitiam (미티암) (1.3 km) · Hwaeomsa (화엄사) (1.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Soju-ri (소주리) (0.8 km), Sapyeong (사평) (0.9 km), Baekdong (백동) (0.9 km), Jujin-ri (주진리) (1.5 km), Jindeung (진등) (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Pyeongsan-dong (평산동) (3.7 km) · Seochang-dong (서창동) (3.8 km) · Deokgye-dong (덕계동) (4.3 km) · Ungsang-eup (웅상읍) (5.0 km) · Ungchon-myeon (웅촌면) (7.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Bukbu Station (북부역) (11.1 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 "소주동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Pilsoam (필소암) (0.7 km) — Soju-dong (소주동)
- Jeoksuam (적수암) (0.9 km) — Soju-dong (소주동)
- Mitiam (미티암) (1.3 km) — Soju-dong (소주동)
- Hwaeomsa (화엄사) (1.6 km) — Soju-dong (소주동)
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 Soju-dong (pop. 12,000) in Yangsan-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 →