Official / Local Name동해면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Goseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.0254°N, 128.4464°E · 336 m
Overview
Set at 336 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Goseong-gun (Gyeongsangnam-do), Tonghae-myŏn (동해면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 동해면 (Tonghae-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Goseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 336 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Pyeongchon Station (평촌역) (20.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Pŏpch’ŏn-sa (법천사) (1.5 km) · Ch’ŏngam-sa (청암사) (1.7 km) · Wŏn’gak-sa (원각사) (1.8 km) · Kŭmgog-am (금곡암) (2.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sang-ch’on (상촌) (1.3 km), Chung-ch’on (중촌) (1.4 km), Sangjang (1.5 km), Ppŏndŏk (뻔덕) (2.1 km), Non-gol (논골) (2.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Georyu-myeon (거류면) (6.5 km) · Hoehwa-myŏn (회화면) (7.5 km) · Maam-myŏn (마암면) (11.6 km) · Masanhappo-gu (마산합포구) (12.3 km) · Kuman-myŏn (구만면) (12.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Pyeongchon Station (평촌역) (20.7 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 "동해면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Pŏpch’ŏn-sa (법천사) (1.5 km) — Tonghae-myŏn (동해면)
- Ch’ŏngam-sa (청암사) (1.7 km) — Tonghae-myŏn (동해면)
- Wŏn’gak-sa (원각사) (1.8 km) — Tonghae-myŏn (동해면)
- Kŭmgog-am (금곡암) (2.2 km) — Tonghae-myŏn (동해면)
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 Tonghae-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 →