Official / Local Name화동면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Sangju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.3931°N, 127.9625°E · 259 m
Overview
Set at 259 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Sangju-si (North Gyeongsang), Hwadong-myŏn (화동면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 화동면 (Hwadong-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Sangju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 259 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Cheongri Station (청리역) (16.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sinŭit’ŏ-gogae (신의터고개) (0.6 km) · Hyojajeongjaesu-ginyeomgwan (효자정재수기념관) (4.4 km) · Ogyeonsa (옥연사) (4.6 km) · Wŏnt’ong-san (원통산) (2.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hwa-dong (화동) (0.6 km), Map’yŏng (마평) (1.0 km), Kaemŏ-ri (1.0 km), Yŏngan-dong (영안동) (1.1 km), Kwanjae (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Moseo-myeon (모서면) (5.7 km) · Hwasŏ-myŏn (화서면) (6.3 km) · Hwanam-myeon (화남면) (7.9 km) · Modong-myŏn (모동면) (8.2 km) · Naesŏ-myŏn (내서면) (8.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Cheongri Station (청리역) (16.0 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 "화동면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sinŭit’ŏ-gogae (신의터고개) (0.6 km) — Hwadong-myŏn (화동면)
- Hyojajeongjaesu-ginyeomgwan (효자정재수기념관) (4.4 km) — Hwadong-myŏn (화동면)
- Ogyeonsa (옥연사) (4.6 km) — Hwadong-myŏn (화동면)
- Wŏnt’ong-san (원통산) (2.7 km) — Hwadong-myŏn (화동면)
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 Hwadong-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Sangju-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 →