Official / Local Name동로면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Mungyeong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.7801°N, 128.2953°E · 420 m
Overview
Set at 420 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Mungyeong-si (North Gyeongsang), Dongno-myeon (동로면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 동로면 (Dongno-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Mungyeong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 420 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Yulhyeon Station (율현역) (16.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ch’ilsŏng-am (1.5 km) · Cheonjusa (천주사) (3.8 km) · Daeseungsa (대승사) (4.0 km) · Yunpiram (윤필암) (4.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kalbak-kol (0.6 km), Pyeongji (평지) (1.5 km), Changjabul (1.6 km), Noeun-ri (노은리) (2.0 km), Gyochon (교촌) (2.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sanbuk-myeon (산북면) (8.5 km) · Sangni-myeon (상리면) (11.3 km) · Daegang-myeon (대강면) (12.0 km) · Yongmun-myeon (용문면) (12.2 km) · Danseong-myeon (단성면) (13.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Yulhyeon Station (율현역) (16.8 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 "동로면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ch’ilsŏng-am (1.5 km) — Dongno-myeon (동로면)
- Cheonjusa (천주사) (3.8 km) — Dongno-myeon (동로면)
- Daeseungsa (대승사) (4.0 km) — Dongno-myeon (동로면)
- Yunpiram (윤필암) (4.2 km) — Dongno-myeon (동로면)
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 Dongno-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Mungyeong-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 →