Official / Local Name개령면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Gimcheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.1802°N, 128.1786°E · 244 m
Overview
Set at 244 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Gimcheon-si (North Gyeongsang), Gaeryeong-myeon (개령면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 개령면 (Gaeryeong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Gimcheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 244 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Daesin Station (대신역) (3.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Kyerim-sa (계림사) (0.9 km) · Kŭmhwa-sa (금화사) (1.1 km) · Kamno-sa (감로사) (6.1 km) · Kuhwa-sa (구화사) (7.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | T’ŏ-gol (터골) (1.1 km), Namjŏn (남전) (1.3 km), Kainei (개령) (1.4 km), Yongji (용지) (1.5 km), Sŏbu-ri (서부리) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Kammun-myŏn (감문면) (3.8 km) · Eomo-myeon (어모면) (5.4 km) · Apo-eup (아포읍) (6.9 km) · Gimcheon-si (김천) (7.2 km) · Daesin-dong (대신동) (7.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Daesin Station (대신역) (3.5 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 "개령면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Kyerim-sa (계림사) (0.9 km) — Gaeryeong-myeon (개령면)
- Kŭmhwa-sa (금화사) (1.1 km) — Gaeryeong-myeon (개령면)
- Kamno-sa (감로사) (6.1 km) — Gaeryeong-myeon (개령면)
- Kuhwa-sa (구화사) (7.0 km) — Gaeryeong-myeon (개령면)
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 Gaeryeong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gimcheon-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 →