Official / Local Name청도면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Miryang-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.5572°N, 128.6373°E · 259 m
Overview
Set at 259 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Miryang-si (Gyeongsangnam-do), Cheongdo-myeon (청도면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 청도면 (Cheongdo-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Miryang-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 259 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Yucheon Station (상동역) (11.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ch’ŏnjuk-sa (천죽사) (0.9 km) · Chukpawi-san (죽바위산) (0.3 km) · Ch’ilsŏng-sa (칠성사) (3.6 km) · Naejin-sa (내진사) (3.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | P’yŏngjŏn (평전) (0.8 km), Chisu (지수) (0.9 km), Kilmaegok (길매곡) (0.9 km), Yu-ch’on (유촌) (1.0 km), Tangsup (당숲) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Kangnam-myŏn (각남면) (7.1 km) · Muan-myeon (무안면) (8.3 km) · Goam-myeon (고암면) (8.3 km) · Bubuk-myeon (부북면) (8.5 km) · Punggak-myeon (풍각면) (10.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Yucheon Station (상동역) (11.2 km). KTX Gyeongjeon Line to Changwon, Masan & Jinju; intercity express buses from Busan Sasang to Tongyeong & Geoje. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "청도면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ch’ŏnjuk-sa (천죽사) (0.9 km) — Cheongdo-myeon (청도면)
- Chukpawi-san (죽바위산) (0.3 km) — Cheongdo-myeon (청도면)
- Ch’ilsŏng-sa (칠성사) (3.6 km) — Cheongdo-myeon (청도면)
- Naejin-sa (내진사) (3.7 km) — Cheongdo-myeon (청도면)
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 Gyeongsangnam-do.
- 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-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Miryang-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Mar–May (Jinhae Cherry Blossoms), Sep–Nov. Gyeongsangnam-do → · 3,651 All Cities →