Official / Local Name상주면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Namhae-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.7293°N, 127.9784°E · 16 m
Overview
Situated in Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do at 16 m elevation, Sangju-myeon (상주면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 상주면 (Sangju-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Namhae-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 16 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | YeosuEXPO Station (21.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Daewonsa (대원사) (0.7 km) · Cheonyeonsa (천연사) (0.8 km) · Beommunsa (법문사) (1.1 km) · Boriam (보리암) (2.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sinbotan (신보탄) (0.5 km), Sangju-ri (상주리) (0.7 km), Geumyang (금양) (0.8 km), Geumjeon (금전) (1.0 km), Soryang (소량) (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Mijo-myeon (미조면) (4.3 km) · Idong-myeon (이동면) (6.6 km) · Samdong-myeon (삼동면) (7.9 km) · Nam-myeon (남면) (9.8 km) · Namhae-gun (남해) (10.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: YeosuEXPO Station (21.1 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 "상주면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Daewonsa (대원사) (0.7 km) — Sangju-myeon (상주면)
- Cheonyeonsa (천연사) (0.8 km) — Sangju-myeon (상주면)
- Beommunsa (법문사) (1.1 km) — Sangju-myeon (상주면)
- Boriam (보리암) (2.6 km) — Sangju-myeon (상주면)
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 Sangju-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Namhae-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 →