Official / Local Name고로면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Gunwi-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.1484°N, 128.8195°E · 326 m
Overview
Set at 326 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Gunwi-gun (North Gyeongsang), Goro-myeon (고로면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 고로면 (Goro-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Gunwi-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 326 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Kaphyŏn Station (10.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sunheungsa (순흥사) (2.1 km) · Saegasan (새가산) (1.3 km) · Ingaksa (인각사) (4.3 km) · Neochiresan (너치레산) (2.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Jigyeong (지경) (0.5 km), Daein (대인) (0.7 km), Gaemeori (개머리) (1.6 km), Ingok-ri (인곡리) (1.7 km), Byeongpungam (병풍암) (1.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Uiheung-myeon (의흥면) (7.7 km) · Chunsan-myeon (춘산면) (9.9 km) · Gaeum-myeon (가음면) (10.2 km) · Hwanam-myeon (화남면) (10.4 km) · Hwabuk-myeon (화북면) (11.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Kaphyŏn Station (10.2 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 "고로면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sunheungsa (순흥사) (2.1 km) — Goro-myeon (고로면)
- Saegasan (새가산) (1.3 km) — Goro-myeon (고로면)
- Ingaksa (인각사) (4.3 km) — Goro-myeon (고로면)
- Neochiresan (너치레산) (2.3 km) — Goro-myeon (고로면)
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 Goro-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gunwi-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 →