Official / Local Name청통면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Yeongcheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.9916°N, 128.8149°E · 108 m
Overview
Situated in Yeongcheon-si, North Gyeongsang at 108 m elevation, Cheongtong-myeon (청통면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 청통면 (Cheongtong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Yeongcheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 108 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Hwasan Station (화산역) (4.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Eunhaesa (은해사) (2.3 km) · Baengnyeonam (백련암) (2.4 km) · Anheungsa (안흥사) (2.5 km) · Gigiam (기기암) (4.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Wŏnch’ol-li (0.6 km), Ocheon (오천) (0.8 km), Jabaji (자바지) (1.0 km), Saeteo (새터) (1.0 km), Daejae (대재) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Wachon-myeon (와촌면) (4.5 km) · Hwasan-myeon (화산면) (6.1 km) · Seobu-dong (서부동) (8.3 km) · Sinnyeong-myeon (신녕면) (8.4 km) · Hayang-eup (하양읍) (9.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Hwasan Station (화산역) (4.8 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 "청통면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Eunhaesa (은해사) (2.3 km) — Cheongtong-myeon (청통면)
- Baengnyeonam (백련암) (2.4 km) — Cheongtong-myeon (청통면)
- Anheungsa (안흥사) (2.5 km) — Cheongtong-myeon (청통면)
- Gigiam (기기암) (4.2 km) — Cheongtong-myeon (청통면)
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 Cheongtong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yeongcheon-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 →