Official / Local Name청기면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Yeong-yang)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.7222°N, 129.0411°E · 287 m
Overview
Set at 287 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yeong-yang (North Gyeongsang), Cheonggi-myeon (청기면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 청기면 (Cheonggi-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Yeong-yang |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 287 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Imgi Station (임기역) (20.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yŏngsan-sa (영산사) (2.6 km) · Munsu-sa (문수사) (4.5 km) · Kudo-sa (구도사) (5.1 km) · Chap’udaegi-gogae (자푸댁이고개) (4.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kip’o (기포) (0.4 km), Sŏgisil (서기실) (0.9 km), Yangji-mal (양지말) (1.3 km), Kaemŏ-ri (개머리) (1.3 km), Chŏl-gol (절골) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Irwŏl-myŏn (일월면) (9.4 km) · Yeong-yang (영양) (9.7 km) · Jaesan-myeon (재산면) (10.9 km) · Yean-myeon (예안면) (12.3 km) · Ibam-myŏn (입암면) (15.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Imgi Station (임기역) (20.5 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 "청기면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yŏngsan-sa (영산사) (2.6 km) — Cheonggi-myeon (청기면)
- Munsu-sa (문수사) (4.5 km) — Cheonggi-myeon (청기면)
- Kudo-sa (구도사) (5.1 km) — Cheonggi-myeon (청기면)
- Chap’udaegi-gogae (자푸댁이고개) (4.5 km) — Cheonggi-myeon (청기면)
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 Cheonggi-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yeong-yang, 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 →