Official / Local Name지정면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Uiryeong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.3969°N, 128.3915°E · 187 m
Overview
Set at 187 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Uiryeong-gun (Gyeongsangnam-do), Jijeong-myeon (지정면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 지정면 (Jijeong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Uiryeong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 187 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Haman Station (함안역) (13.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Unam-sa (운암사) (4.1 km) · Namjae-gogae (남재고개) (3.7 km) · Oksan-sa (옥산사) (7.0 km) · Hoang-sa (호앙사) (5.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sangdu (상두) (1.0 km), Och’ŏl-li (오천리) (1.0 km), Chungdu (중두) (1.2 km), Araesaetto (신기) (1.3 km), Sinam (신암) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Namji-ŭp (남지읍) (5.3 km) · Jeonggok-myeon (정곡면) (5.8 km) · Taesan-myŏn (대산면) (7.7 km) · Beopsu-myeon (법수면) (8.7 km) · Naksŏ-myŏn (낙서면) (9.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Haman Station (함안역) (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 "지정면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Unam-sa (운암사) (4.1 km) — Jijeong-myeon (지정면)
- Namjae-gogae (남재고개) (3.7 km) — Jijeong-myeon (지정면)
- Oksan-sa (옥산사) (7.0 km) — Jijeong-myeon (지정면)
- Hoang-sa (호앙사) (5.4 km) — Jijeong-myeon (지정면)
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 Jijeong-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 →