Official / Local Name금천면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Cheongdo-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.6868°N, 128.8924°E · 95 m
Overview
Situated in Cheongdo-gun, North Gyeongsang at 95 m elevation, Geumcheon-myeon (금천면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 금천면 (Geumcheon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Cheongdo-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 95 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Cheongdo Station (청도역) (14.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Taebi-sa (5.1 km) · Unmun-sa (6.8 km) · Hagil-san (4.1 km) · Bohyeonsa (보현사) (7.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Tonggok (0.8 km), Imdang (2.6 km), Ŭllyŏng (2.7 km), Namjŏn (2.9 km), Namyang-ni (3.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Unmun-myeon (운문면) (3.7 km) · Maejeon-myeon (매전면) (4.0 km) · Cheongdo-gun (청도) (9.9 km) · Namsan-myeon (남산면) (11.1 km) · Sannae-myeon (산내면) (11.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Cheongdo Station (청도역) (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 "금천면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Taebi-sa (5.1 km) — Geumcheon-myeon (금천면)
- Unmun-sa (6.8 km) — Geumcheon-myeon (금천면)
- Hagil-san (4.1 km) — Geumcheon-myeon (금천면)
- Bohyeonsa (보현사) (7.5 km) — Geumcheon-myeon (금천면)
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 Geumcheon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Cheongdo-gun, 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 →