Official / Local Name여항면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Haman-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.194°N, 128.447°E · 299 m
Overview
Set at 299 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Haman-gun (Gyeongsangnam-do), Yŏhang-myŏn (여항면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 여항면 (Yŏhang-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Haman-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 299 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sanin Station (산인역) (8.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Mirŭkchŏng-sa (미륵정사) (1.6 km) · Yongji-sa (용지사) (2.6 km) · Sohoe-sa (소회사) (3.8 km) · Paegam-sa (백암사) (4.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Wŏnji-gol (원지골) (0.4 km), Ch’ansaemi (찬샘이) (0.8 km), Ponggok (봉곡) (1.1 km), Kamhyŏn (감현) (1.4 km), Somogok (소모곡) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Haman-myeon (함안면) (4.3 km) · Masanhappo-gu (마산합포구) (7.9 km) · Masanhoewon-gu (마산회원구) (9.0 km) · Gaya-eup (가야읍) (9.7 km) · Ibanseong-myeon (이반성면) (9.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sanin Station (산인역) (8.7 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 "여항면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Mirŭkchŏng-sa (미륵정사) (1.6 km) — Yŏhang-myŏn (여항면)
- Yongji-sa (용지사) (2.6 km) — Yŏhang-myŏn (여항면)
- Sohoe-sa (소회사) (3.8 km) — Yŏhang-myŏn (여항면)
- Paegam-sa (백암사) (4.5 km) — Yŏhang-myŏn (여항면)
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 Yŏhang-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Haman-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 →