Official / Local Name욕지면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Tong-yeong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.7005°N, 128.1849°E · 323 m
Overview
Set at 323 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Tong-yeong-si (Gyeongsangnam-do), Yokji-myeon (욕지면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 욕지면 (Yokji-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Tong-yeong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 323 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | YeosuEXPO Station (40.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ch’ŏnhwang-san (0.2 km) · Dumido (두미섬) (0.2 km) · Kochiruri To (4.1 km) · An’gŏch’illi-do (4.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hang-ni (0.6 km), Tumi-ri (0.7 km), Kulbakkumi (1.1 km), Ch’ŏngsŏk (1.2 km), Sadong (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Saryang-myeon (사량면) (14.3 km) · Mijo-myeon (미조면) (15.1 km) · Samdong-myeon (삼동면) (18.3 km) · Sangju-myeon (상주면) (19.1 km) · Sanyang-ŭp (산양읍) (21.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: YeosuEXPO Station (40.3 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 "욕지면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ch’ŏnhwang-san (0.2 km) — Yokji-myeon (욕지면)
- Dumido (두미섬) (0.2 km) — Yokji-myeon (욕지면)
- Kochiruri To (4.1 km) — Yokji-myeon (욕지면)
- An’gŏch’illi-do (4.5 km) — Yokji-myeon (욕지면)
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 Yokji-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Tong-yeong-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 →