Official / Local Name청도읍
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Cheongdo-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.625°N, 128.7559°E · 213 m
Overview
Set at 213 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Cheongdo-gun (North Gyeongsang), Cheongdo-eup (청도읍, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 청도읍 (Cheongdo-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Cheongdo-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 213 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Cheongdo Station (청도역) (2.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chŏkch’ŏn-sa (적천사) (2.1 km) · Tosor-am (도솔암) (2.3 km) · Taeŭng-sa (대응사) (2.9 km) · Tŏk-sa (덕사) (3.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Pagwŏl (1.0 km), Kosu (1.1 km), Wŏn-dong (1.1 km), Kŏyŏl-li (2.5 km), Ch’ŏngdo (청도) (2.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Cheongdo-gun (청도) (4.8 km) · Hwayang-ŭp (화양읍) (6.1 km) · Sangdong-myeon (상동면) (8.3 km) · Kangnam-myŏn (각남면) (9.7 km) · Maejeon-myeon (매전면) (10.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Cheongdo Station (청도역) (2.0 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 "청도읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chŏkch’ŏn-sa (적천사) (2.1 km) — Cheongdo-eup (청도읍)
- Tosor-am (도솔암) (2.3 km) — Cheongdo-eup (청도읍)
- Taeŭng-sa (대응사) (2.9 km) — Cheongdo-eup (청도읍)
- Tŏk-sa (덕사) (3.5 km) — Cheongdo-eup (청도읍)
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 Cheongdo-eup (pop. 12,000) in Cheongdo-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 →