Official / Local Name이천동
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Andong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.598°N, 128.707°E · 168 m
Overview
Situated in Andong-si, North Gyeongsang at 168 m elevation, Icheon-dong (이천동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 이천동 (Icheon-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Andong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 168 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Iha Station (이하역) (3.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Okdalbong (옥달봉) (1.3 km) · Wolbongsa (월봉사) (4.3 km) · Munsusa (문수사) (4.5 km) · Isongcheongyo (이송천교) (1.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Duuri (두우리) (0.5 km), Miduru (미두루) (1.2 km), Jikgok (직곡) (1.3 km), Jatbatgol (잣밭골) (1.7 km), Yanguigol (양의골) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Anmak-dong (안막동) (2.3 km) · Angi-dong (안기동) (2.3 km) · Unan-dong (운안동) (2.6 km) · Songha-dong (송하동) (2.8 km) · Pyeonghwa-dong (평화동) (3.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Iha Station (이하역) (3.4 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 "이천동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Okdalbong (옥달봉) (1.3 km) — Icheon-dong (이천동)
- Wolbongsa (월봉사) (4.3 km) — Icheon-dong (이천동)
- Munsusa (문수사) (4.5 km) — Icheon-dong (이천동)
- Isongcheongyo (이송천교) (1.3 km) — Icheon-dong (이천동)
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 Icheon-dong (pop. 12,000) in Andong-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 →