Official / Local Name구지면
Region / ProvinceDaegu (Dalseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.6571°N, 128.4023°E · 13 m
Overview
Guji-myeon (구지면) is a lively urban district in Dalseong-gun, Daegu (pop. Official Municipality, elevation 13 m) linked directly into South Korea's subway and T-money bus network.
| Official / Local Name | 구지면 (Guji-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Daegu · Dalseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 13 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jincheon Station (진천역) (20.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Daewonsa (대원사) (1.5 km) · Gujisa (구지사) (2.1 km) · Jegalnamhakhyojabi (제갈남학효자비) (2.3 km) · Taebong-sa (대봉사) (2.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Changdong (창동) (0.4 km), Sinpyeong (신평) (0.7 km), Hwasal-li (화산리) (0.7 km), Hwasan (화산) (0.7 km), Jaksalgogae (작살고개) (0.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hyeonpung-myeon (현풍면) (4.1 km) · Ugok-myeon (우곡면) (5.0 km) · Deokgok-myeon (덕곡면) (7.8 km) · Gaejin-myeon (개진면) (7.9 km) · Daehap-myeon (대합면) (8.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jincheon Station (진천역) (20.8 km). Major KTX & SRT rail hub at Dongdaegu Station (1h 40m from Seoul, 45m from Busan); Daegu Metro Lines 1–3. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "구지면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Daewonsa (대원사) (1.5 km) — Guji-myeon (구지면)
- Gujisa (구지사) (2.1 km) — Guji-myeon (구지면)
- Jegalnamhakhyojabi (제갈남학효자비) (2.3 km) — Guji-myeon (구지면)
- Taebong-sa (대봉사) (2.6 km) — Guji-myeon (구지면)
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 Daegu.
- 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 Guji-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Dalseong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Daegu → · 3,651 All Cities →