Official / Local Name창수면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Yeongdeok-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.6001°N, 129.3003°E · 208 m
Overview
Set at 208 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yeongdeok-gun (North Gyeongsang), Changsu-myeon (창수면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 창수면 (Changsu-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Yeongdeok-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 208 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Buncheon Station (분천역) (42.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Changyuk-sa (장육사) (0.1 km) · Unsŏ-san (운서산) (1.0 km) · Kalmi-bong (갈미봉) (2.1 km) · Yŏl-gogae (열고개) (3.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Chŏlgolgalmyŏn (절골갈면) (1.0 km), Chŏngjamot (정자못) (1.5 km), Saemot (새못) (1.6 km), Paeng-gol (뱅골) (1.6 km), Okch’ŏn (옥천) (1.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Byeonggok-myeon (병곡면) (7.6 km) · Yeonghae-myeon (영해면) (8.9 km) · Yeongyang-eup (영양읍) (11.6 km) · Seokbo-myeon (석보면) (12.5 km) · Yeongdeok-gun (영덕) (13.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Buncheon Station (분천역) (42.8 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 "창수면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Changyuk-sa (장육사) (0.1 km) — Changsu-myeon (창수면)
- Unsŏ-san (운서산) (1.0 km) — Changsu-myeon (창수면)
- Kalmi-bong (갈미봉) (2.1 km) — Changsu-myeon (창수면)
- Yŏl-gogae (열고개) (3.4 km) — Changsu-myeon (창수면)
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 Changsu-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yeongdeok-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 →