Official / Local Name용주면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Hapcheon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.5367°N, 128.0898°E · 53 m
Overview
Situated in Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do at 53 m elevation, Yongju-myŏn (용주면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 용주면 (Yongju-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Hapcheon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 53 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gunbuk Station (군북역) (38.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yŏngdo-sa (영도사) (2.4 km) · Yongmun-jŏng (용문정) (2.6 km) · Yongmun-sa (용문사) (3.0 km) · Ŭiyong-san (의용산) (1.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Manggok-tong (망곡동) (0.6 km), Sŏjae-ch’on (서재촌) (1.0 km), Tundŏk-tong (둔덕동) (1.2 km), Yongdŏkkok-tong (용덕곡동) (1.4 km), Ponggi-dong (봉기동) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hapcheon-gun (합천) (6.4 km) · Daebyeong-myeon (대병면) (6.9 km) · Hapcheon-eup (합천읍) (8.6 km) · Taeyang-myŏn (대양면) (9.6 km) · Gahoe-myeon (가회면) (10.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gunbuk Station (군북역) (38.6 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 "용주면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yŏngdo-sa (영도사) (2.4 km) — Yongju-myŏn (용주면)
- Yongmun-jŏng (용문정) (2.6 km) — Yongju-myŏn (용주면)
- Yongmun-sa (용문사) (3.0 km) — Yongju-myŏn (용주면)
- Ŭiyong-san (의용산) (1.8 km) — Yongju-myŏn (용주면)
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 Yongju-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Hapcheon-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 →