Official / Local Name대가면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Goseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.0273°N, 128.2807°E · 294 m
Overview
Set at 294 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Goseong-gun (Gyeongsangnam-do), Taega-myŏn (대가면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 대가면 (Taega-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Goseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 294 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Galchon Station (갈촌역) (14.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ch’ŏnbiryong-sa (천비룡사) (0.6 km) · Ponsim-sa (본심사) (1.1 km) · Taemuryang-sa (대무량사) (1.5 km) · Solgi-sa (솔기사) (2.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yanghwa-dong (1.2 km), Hwaam (화암) (1.2 km), Ch’ŏkkok (척곡) (1.6 km), Samgye (삼계) (1.7 km), Araen-maŭl (아랫마을) (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Goseong-gun (고성) (1.5 km) · Maam-myŏn (마암면) (4.3 km) · Yeonghyeon-myeon (영현면) (6.0 km) · Goseong-eup (고성읍) (6.5 km) · Gaecheon-myeon (개천면) (8.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Galchon Station (갈촌역) (14.6 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 "대가면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ch’ŏnbiryong-sa (천비룡사) (0.6 km) — Taega-myŏn (대가면)
- Ponsim-sa (본심사) (1.1 km) — Taega-myŏn (대가면)
- Taemuryang-sa (대무량사) (1.5 km) — Taega-myŏn (대가면)
- Solgi-sa (솔기사) (2.4 km) — Taega-myŏn (대가면)
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 Taega-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Goseong-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 →