Official / Local Name지곡면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Hamyang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.5771°N, 127.7594°E · 238 m
Overview
Set at 238 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Hamyang-gun (Gyeongsangnam-do), Jigok-myeon (지곡면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 지곡면 (Jigok-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Hamyang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 238 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Namwon Station (남원역) (38.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sŭngan-sa (승안사) (3.4 km) · Taeam-sa (대암사) (4.4 km) · Maan-san (마안산) (2.1 km) · Hwangam-sa (황암사) (5.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Pondŏgam-dong (본덕암동) (0.3 km), Yongsodŭl (용소들) (0.8 km), Ch’angp’yŏng-ni (창평리) (1.2 km), Chukch’ŏn-dong (죽천동) (1.5 km), Sanggok-tong (상곡동) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hamyang-gun (함양) (4.4 km) · Sudong-myŏn (수동면) (5.3 km) · Sŏha-myŏn (서하면) (6.8 km) · Byeonggok-myeon (병곡면) (7.3 km) · Hamyang-ŭp (함양읍) (9.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Namwon Station (남원역) (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 "지곡면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sŭngan-sa (승안사) (3.4 km) — Jigok-myeon (지곡면)
- Taeam-sa (대암사) (4.4 km) — Jigok-myeon (지곡면)
- Maan-san (마안산) (2.1 km) — Jigok-myeon (지곡면)
- Hwangam-sa (황암사) (5.4 km) — Jigok-myeon (지곡면)
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 Jigok-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hamyang-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 →