Official / Local Name쌍백면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Hapcheon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.4517°N, 128.154°E · 191 m
Overview
Set at 191 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Hapcheon-gun (Gyeongsangnam-do), Ssangbaek-myeon (쌍백면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 쌍백면 (Ssangbaek-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Hapcheon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 191 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gunbuk Station (군북역) (27.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yaksu-am (약수암) (8.2 km) · Kŭmgok-san (5.4 km) · Hanu-san (5.5 km) · Suri-bong (수리봉) (6.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yung-ni (1.2 km), Wŏnjŏn (1.2 km), Pyŏnggu (1.2 km), Sin’gi (2.1 km), Kwibawi (3.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Samga-myeon (삼가면) (6.0 km) · Gungnyu-myeon (궁류면) (7.4 km) · Taeyang-myŏn (대양면) (8.4 km) · Daeui-myeon (대의면) (9.7 km) · Yongju-myŏn (용주면) (11.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gunbuk Station (군북역) (27.6 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 "쌍백면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yaksu-am (약수암) (8.2 km) — Ssangbaek-myeon (쌍백면)
- Kŭmgok-san (5.4 km) — Ssangbaek-myeon (쌍백면)
- Hanu-san (5.5 km) — Ssangbaek-myeon (쌍백면)
- Suri-bong (수리봉) (6.5 km) — Ssangbaek-myeon (쌍백면)
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 Ssangbaek-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hapcheon-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 →