Official / Local Name하이면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Goseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.9342°N, 128.142°E · 106 m
Overview
Situated in Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do at 106 m elevation, Hai-myeon (하이면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 하이면 (Hai-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Goseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 106 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sacheon Station (사천역) (18.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Unhŭng-sa (2.6 km) · Hyangno-bong (2.9 km) · Chwai-san (4.4 km) · Sol-sŏm (5.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sokshi-ri (0.8 km), Moraesil (0.8 km), Tŏkho-ri (1.8 km), Wŏrhŭng-ni (1.9 km), Waryong (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hyangchon-dong (향촌동) (4.1 km) · Hail-myeon (하일면) (4.5 km) · Beollyong-dong (벌룡동) (4.9 km) · Dongseogeum-dong (동서금동) (5.8 km) · Seongu-dong (선구동) (6.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sacheon Station (사천역) (18.3 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 "하이면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Unhŭng-sa (2.6 km) — Hai-myeon (하이면)
- Hyangno-bong (2.9 km) — Hai-myeon (하이면)
- Chwai-san (4.4 km) — Hai-myeon (하이면)
- Sol-sŏm (5.7 km) — Hai-myeon (하이면)
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 Hai-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Goseong-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 →