Official / Local Name도산면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Andong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.7448°N, 128.8462°E · 223 m
Overview
Set at 223 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Andong-si (North Gyeongsang), Dosan-myeon (도산면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 도산면 (Dosan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Andong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 223 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Ongcheon Station (옹천역) (14.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Cheongjeongam (청정암) (3.3 km) · Yangpyeonggyo (양평교) (0.4 km) · Togyegyo (토계교) (0.7 km) · Sanggye Il Gyo (상계1교) (0.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Togye-ri (토계리) (1.2 km), Onhye (온혜) (1.2 km), Hapgang (합강) (1.4 km), Geonjigol (건지골) (1.8 km), Wonchon (원촌) (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Nokjeon-myeon (녹전면) (7.0 km) · Yean-myeon (예안면) (9.2 km) · Sangun-myeon (상운면) (12.8 km) · Pyeongeun-myeon (평은면) (13.1 km) · Myeongho-myeon (명호면) (13.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Ongcheon Station (옹천역) (14.2 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 "도산면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Cheongjeongam (청정암) (3.3 km) — Dosan-myeon (도산면)
- Yangpyeonggyo (양평교) (0.4 km) — Dosan-myeon (도산면)
- Togyegyo (토계교) (0.7 km) — Dosan-myeon (도산면)
- Sanggye Il Gyo (상계1교) (0.7 km) — Dosan-myeon (도산면)
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 Dosan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Andong-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 →