Official / Local Name일직면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Andong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.4616°N, 128.6373°E · 216 m
Overview
Set at 216 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Andong-si (North Gyeongsang), Iljik-myeon (일직면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 일직면 (Iljik-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Andong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 216 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Unsan Station (운산역) (1.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Jotapgyo (조탑교) (2.2 km) · Songnigyo (송리교) (2.8 km) · Amsanyuwonji (암산유원지) (6.0 km) · Dangjae (당재) (4.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Guunsan (구운산) (1.5 km), Jotap-ri (조탑리) (1.7 km), Sinjŏn-gol (2.3 km), Jotammaeul (조탑마을) (2.4 km), Hyeonmaeul (현마을) (2.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Danchon-myeon (단촌면) (6.7 km) · Namhu-myeon (남후면) (7.2 km) · Suha-dong (수하동) (9.8 km) · Anpyeong-myeon (안평면) (9.9 km) · Susang-dong (수상동) (11.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Unsan Station (운산역) (1.9 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 "일직면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Jotapgyo (조탑교) (2.2 km) — Iljik-myeon (일직면)
- Songnigyo (송리교) (2.8 km) — Iljik-myeon (일직면)
- Amsanyuwonji (암산유원지) (6.0 km) — Iljik-myeon (일직면)
- Dangjae (당재) (4.8 km) — Iljik-myeon (일직면)
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 Iljik-myeon (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 →