Official / Local Name효령면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Gunwi-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.1361°N, 128.5964°E · 175 m
Overview
Situated in Gunwi-gun, North Gyeongsang at 175 m elevation, Hyoryeong-myeon (효령면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 효령면 (Hyoryeong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Gunwi-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 175 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Ubo Station (우보역) (8.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hakjeongsa (학정사) (1.7 km) · Sinheungsa (신흥사) (3.2 km) · Yongeunsa (용은사) (4.7 km) · Janggijapsugyo (장기잡수교) (0.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Geumsan (금산) (0.4 km), Galmoe (갈뫼) (1.0 km), Naedong (내동) (1.3 km), Sinnaesil (신내실) (1.3 km), Geomae (거매) (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gunwi-gun (군위) (5.9 km) · Ubo-myeon (우보면) (6.6 km) · Jangcheon-myeon (장천면) (7.5 km) · Gasan-myeon (가산면) (9.0 km) · Bugye-myeon (부계면) (10.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Ubo Station (우보역) (8.8 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 "효령면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hakjeongsa (학정사) (1.7 km) — Hyoryeong-myeon (효령면)
- Sinheungsa (신흥사) (3.2 km) — Hyoryeong-myeon (효령면)
- Yongeunsa (용은사) (4.7 km) — Hyoryeong-myeon (효령면)
- Janggijapsugyo (장기잡수교) (0.7 km) — Hyoryeong-myeon (효령면)
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 Hyoryeong-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 →