Official / Local Name부항면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Gimcheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.0019°N, 127.9424°E · 353 m
Overview
Set at 353 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Gimcheon-si (North Gyeongsang), Buhang-myeon (부항면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 부항면 (Buhang-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Gimcheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 353 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jikjisa Station (직지사역) (16.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ch’ilbul-sa (칠불사) (2.8 km) · Ponggok-sa (봉곡사) (4.8 km) · Wongaksa (원각사) (5.0 km) · Daeyagyo (대야교) (1.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Bomnae (봄내) (0.8 km), Kalgye (갈계) (1.1 km), Taraesil (1.5 km), Galbul (갈불) (1.5 km), Daebanma (대밭마) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Daedeok-myeon (대덕면) (10.2 km) · Guseong-myeon (구성면) (10.4 km) · Jirye-myeon (지례면) (10.7 km) · Sangchon-myeon (상촌면) (11.7 km) · Mupung-myeon (무풍면) (11.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jikjisa Station (직지사역) (16.2 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 "부항면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ch’ilbul-sa (칠불사) (2.8 km) — Buhang-myeon (부항면)
- Ponggok-sa (봉곡사) (4.8 km) — Buhang-myeon (부항면)
- Wongaksa (원각사) (5.0 km) — Buhang-myeon (부항면)
- Daeyagyo (대야교) (1.4 km) — Buhang-myeon (부항면)
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 Buhang-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gimcheon-si, 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 →