Official / Local Name가산면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Chilgok)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.0674°N, 128.5425°E · 274 m
Overview
Set at 274 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Chilgok (North Gyeongsang), Gasan-myeon (가산면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 가산면 (Gasan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Chilgok |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 274 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sindong Station (신동역) (13.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Kŭmgok-sa (0.8 km) · Yongunsa (용운사) (5.9 km) · Seongmun (성문) (6.8 km) · Hyobugak (효부각) (7.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kŭmhwa-ri (0.8 km), Soi-ri (0.8 km), Ch’ŏnp’yŏng-ni (2.2 km), Tabu-ri (3.1 km), Tolmori (3.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Dongmyeong-myeon (동명면) (7.0 km) · Seokjeok-eup (석적읍) (8.5 km) · Jangcheon-myeon (장천면) (9.0 km) · Hyoryeong-myeon (효령면) (9.0 km) · Chilgok (칠곡) (9.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sindong Station (신동역) (13.4 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 "가산면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Kŭmgok-sa (0.8 km) — Gasan-myeon (가산면)
- Yongunsa (용운사) (5.9 km) — Gasan-myeon (가산면)
- Seongmun (성문) (6.8 km) — Gasan-myeon (가산면)
- Hyobugak (효부각) (7.8 km) — Gasan-myeon (가산면)
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 Gasan-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 →