Official / Local Name동명면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Chilgok)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.0064°N, 128.5625°E · 325 m
Overview
Set at 325 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Chilgok (North Gyeongsang), Dongmyeong-myeon (동명면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 동명면 (Dongmyeong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Chilgok |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 325 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sindong Station (신동역) (8.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Daewonsa (대원사) (2.5 km) · Seongmun (성문) (2.9 km) · Guryongsa (구룡사) (2.9 km) · Giseongni Sam Cheungtap (기성리3층탑) (2.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Jikgeum (직금) (1.4 km), Yanggol (양골) (1.5 km), Dongmugol (동무골) (1.6 km), Buksil (북실) (1.9 km), Golbuksil (골북실) (2.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Eupnae-dong (읍내동) (5.8 km) · Guku-dong (국우동) (6.9 km) · Gasan-myeon (가산면) (7.0 km) · Dongcheon-dong (동천동) (7.5 km) · Jicheon-myeon (지천) (8.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sindong Station (신동역) (8.9 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 "동명면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Daewonsa (대원사) (2.5 km) — Dongmyeong-myeon (동명면)
- Seongmun (성문) (2.9 km) — Dongmyeong-myeon (동명면)
- Guryongsa (구룡사) (2.9 km) — Dongmyeong-myeon (동명면)
- Giseongni Sam Cheungtap (기성리3층탑) (2.9 km) — Dongmyeong-myeon (동명면)
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 Dongmyeong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Chilgok, 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 →