Official / Local Name용원동
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Gyeongsangnam-do)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.0917°N, 128.8137°E · 9 m
Overview
Situated in Gyeongsangnam-do, Gyeongsangnam-do at 9 m elevation, Yongwon-dong (용원동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 용원동 (Yongwon-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Gyeongsangnam-do |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 9 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sinpyeong Station (신평역) (13.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Anyungniseong (안육리성) (1.1 km) · Kyŏnma-do (2.1 km) · Boramgongwon (보람공원) (2.8 km) · Ipdo (입도) (3.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Wonnam (원남) (0.4 km), Saetdol (샛돌) (0.7 km), Yongjae (용재) (1.0 km), Ungdong-dong (웅동2동) (1.0 km), Angol (안골) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jeongan-dong (청안동) (1.7 km) · Angol-dong (안골동) (1.8 km) · Nammun-dong (남문동) (4.4 km) · Daejang-dong (대장동) (5.7 km) · Cheonga-dong (천가동) (6.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sinpyeong Station (신평역) (13.4 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 "용원동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Anyungniseong (안육리성) (1.1 km) — Yongwon-dong (용원동)
- Kyŏnma-do (2.1 km) — Yongwon-dong (용원동)
- Boramgongwon (보람공원) (2.8 km) — Yongwon-dong (용원동)
- Ipdo (입도) (3.2 km) — Yongwon-dong (용원동)
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 Yongwon-dong (pop. 12,000) in Gyeongsangnam-do, 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 →