Official / Local Name단장면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Miryang-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.5°N, 128.9°E · 438 m
Overview
Set at 438 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Miryang-si (Gyeongsangnam-do), Tanjang-myŏn (단장면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 단장면 (Tanjang-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Miryang-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 438 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Milyang Station (밀양역) (11.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | P’yoch’ung-sa (6.4 km) · Ganburam (간불암) (8.5 km) · Manŏ-san (6.5 km) · Cheonhwangsa (천황사) (11.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Murŭng (1.8 km), Korye-ri (1.8 km), Sayŏn (2.4 km), Pŏmdo (2.4 km), Yŏn’gyŏng (2.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sanoe-myeon (산외면) (7.5 km) · Samnangjin-ŭp (삼랑진읍) (9.7 km) · Miryang-si (밀양) (10.0 km) · Sannae-myeon (산내면) (10.1 km) · Gagok-dong (가곡동) (11.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Milyang Station (밀양역) (11.9 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 "단장면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- P’yoch’ung-sa (6.4 km) — Tanjang-myŏn (단장면)
- Ganburam (간불암) (8.5 km) — Tanjang-myŏn (단장면)
- Manŏ-san (6.5 km) — Tanjang-myŏn (단장면)
- Cheonhwangsa (천황사) (11.3 km) — Tanjang-myŏn (단장면)
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 Tanjang-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Miryang-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 →