Official / Local Name북후면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Andong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.6753°N, 128.6757°E · 478 m
Overview
Set at 478 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Andong-si (North Gyeongsang), Bukhu-myeon (북후면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 북후면 (Bukhu-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Andong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 478 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Ongcheon Station (옹천역) (2.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Oksansa (옥산사) (1.4 km) · Cheondeungam (천등암) (1.9 km) · Gaemoksa (개목사) (2.0 km) · Yeongseonam (영선암) (2.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Dochon-ri (도촌리) (1.1 km), Chiji-ri (1.2 km), Janggol (장골) (1.3 km), Gojijeol (고지절) (1.5 km), Eumni (음리) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Seohu-myeon (서후면) (5.8 km) · Pyeongeun-myeon (평은면) (7.4 km) · Icheon-dong (이천동) (9.0 km) · Munsu-myeon (문수면) (9.1 km) · Songha-dong (송하동) (10.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Ongcheon Station (옹천역) (2.9 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 "북후면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Oksansa (옥산사) (1.4 km) — Bukhu-myeon (북후면)
- Cheondeungam (천등암) (1.9 km) — Bukhu-myeon (북후면)
- Gaemoksa (개목사) (2.0 km) — Bukhu-myeon (북후면)
- Yeongseonam (영선암) (2.6 km) — Bukhu-myeon (북후면)
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 Bukhu-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Andong-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 →