Official / Local Name호계면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Mungyeong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.6626°N, 128.2007°E · 132 m
Overview
Situated in Mungyeong-si, North Gyeongsang at 132 m elevation, Hogye-myeon (호계면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 호계면 (Hogye-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Mungyeong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 132 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jupyeong Station (주평역) (3.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Oyatgogae (오얏고개) (1.8 km) · Yakcheonsa (약천사) (4.7 km) · Yukgogae (육고개) (3.2 km) · Gado I Gyo (가도2교) (1.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yeonyeokgol (연역골) (1.1 km), Urosil (우로실) (1.4 km), Gado (가도) (1.8 km), Hogye-ri (호계리) (1.9 km), Buseong (부성) (2.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Singi-dong (신기동) (4.4 km) · Jeomchon-dong (점촌3동) (5.1 km) · Yugok-dong (유곡동) (5.3 km) · Jeomchon-dong (점촌4동) (5.9 km) · Sanyang-myeon (산양면) (6.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jupyeong Station (주평역) (3.6 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 "호계면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Oyatgogae (오얏고개) (1.8 km) — Hogye-myeon (호계면)
- Yakcheonsa (약천사) (4.7 km) — Hogye-myeon (호계면)
- Yukgogae (육고개) (3.2 km) — Hogye-myeon (호계면)
- Gado I Gyo (가도2교) (1.9 km) — Hogye-myeon (호계면)
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 Hogye-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Mungyeong-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 →