Official / Local Name용덕면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Uiryeong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.3596°N, 128.2773°E · 187 m
Overview
Set at 187 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Uiryeong-gun (Gyeongsangnam-do), Yongdeok-myeon (용덕면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 용덕면 (Yongdeok-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Uiryeong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 187 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gunbuk Station (군북역) (12.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Panya-sa (반야사) (1.4 km) · Hyeyong-am (혜용암) (3.0 km) · Sudo-sa (수도사) (3.3 km) · Puryŏn-sa (불연사) (3.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Wayo-ri (와요리) (0.9 km), Sangyŏn (상연) (1.1 km), Kami-ri (가미리) (1.1 km), Onggijŏm (옹기점) (1.5 km), Migok (미곡) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Uiryeong-gun (의령) (3.7 km) · Garye-myeon (가례면) (4.7 km) · Jeonggok-myeon (정곡면) (5.4 km) · Uiryeong-eup (의령읍) (6.4 km) · Yugok-myeon (유곡면) (6.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gunbuk Station (군북역) (12.8 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 "용덕면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Panya-sa (반야사) (1.4 km) — Yongdeok-myeon (용덕면)
- Hyeyong-am (혜용암) (3.0 km) — Yongdeok-myeon (용덕면)
- Sudo-sa (수도사) (3.3 km) — Yongdeok-myeon (용덕면)
- Puryŏn-sa (불연사) (3.5 km) — Yongdeok-myeon (용덕면)
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 Yongdeok-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Uiryeong-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 →