Official / Local Name양보면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Hadong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.0658°N, 127.8459°E · 187 m
Overview
Set at 187 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Hadong-gun (Gyeongsangnam-do), Yangbo-myeon (양보면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 양보면 (Yangbo-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Hadong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 187 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Yangbo Station (양보역) (2.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chŏngan-san (3.4 km) · Chamjeon-ginyeombi (참전기념비) (7.4 km) · Imyŏng-san (4.8 km) · Kyemyŏng-san (5.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Wŏnbaktal (1.4 km), Unam-ni (2.1 km), Chunghwassang (2.2 km), Tong-ch’on (2.6 km), Sŏngch’ŏn-ni (3.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gojeon-myeon (고전면) (5.5 km) · Hoengcheon-myeon (횡천면) (5.7 km) · Jingyo-myeon (진교면) (5.9 km) · Bukcheon-myeon (북천면) (6.1 km) · Jeongnyang-myeon (적량면) (8.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Yangbo Station (양보역) (2.7 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 "양보면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chŏngan-san (3.4 km) — Yangbo-myeon (양보면)
- Chamjeon-ginyeombi (참전기념비) (7.4 km) — Yangbo-myeon (양보면)
- Imyŏng-san (4.8 km) — Yangbo-myeon (양보면)
- Kyemyŏng-san (5.7 km) — Yangbo-myeon (양보면)
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 Yangbo-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hadong-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 →