Official / Local Name봉양면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Uiseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.3006°N, 128.5776°E · 59 m
Overview
Situated in Uiseong-gun, North Gyeongsang at 59 m elevation, Bongyang-myeon (봉양면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 봉양면 (Bongyang-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Uiseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 59 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Tamni Station (탑리역) (10.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yongch’ŏn-sa (5.8 km) · Unnam-sa (6.9 km) · Chibo-sa (5.5 km) · Sŏnbang-san (4.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Wŏnji (0.5 km), Towŏn (0.5 km), Taebuk (3.9 km), Tŏgŭn (4.0 km), Ssanggye (4.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Uiseong-gun (의성) (6.3 km) · Gunwi-eup (군위읍) (7.4 km) · Bian-myeon (비안면) (8.7 km) · Anpyeong-myeon (안평면) (9.2 km) · Geumseong-myeon (금성면) (10.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Tamni Station (탑리역) (10.4 km). KTX/SRT to Gyeongju, Pohang, Andong (KTX-Eum), and Gimcheon-Gumi stations. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "봉양면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yongch’ŏn-sa (5.8 km) — Bongyang-myeon (봉양면)
- Unnam-sa (6.9 km) — Bongyang-myeon (봉양면)
- Chibo-sa (5.5 km) — Bongyang-myeon (봉양면)
- Sŏnbang-san (4.3 km) — Bongyang-myeon (봉양면)
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 North Gyeongsang.
- 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 Bongyang-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Uiseong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–May, Oct–Nov. North Gyeongsang → · 3,651 All Cities →