Official / Local Name임동면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Andong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.5765°N, 128.9383°E · 196 m
Overview
Set at 196 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Andong-si (North Gyeongsang), Imdong-myeon (임동면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 임동면 (Imdong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Andong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 196 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Seoji Station (서지역) (17.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Bonghwangsa (봉황사) (3.4 km) · Maryeonggyo (마령교) (0.6 km) · Yongdeoksa (용덕사) (4.9 km) · Wolbongsa (월봉사) (4.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yongjeom (용점) (0.8 km), Ch’aekkŏri (1.3 km), Geumdaengijae (금댕이재) (1.9 km), Daesil (대실) (2.0 km), Dokjeom (독점) (2.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jinbo-myeon (진보면) (11.1 km) · Imha-myeon (임하면) (11.3 km) · Seokdong-dong (석동동) (11.9 km) · Andong-si (안동) (11.9 km) · Yean-myeon (예안면) (11.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Seoji Station (서지역) (17.1 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 "임동면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Bonghwangsa (봉황사) (3.4 km) — Imdong-myeon (임동면)
- Maryeonggyo (마령교) (0.6 km) — Imdong-myeon (임동면)
- Yongdeoksa (용덕사) (4.9 km) — Imdong-myeon (임동면)
- Wolbongsa (월봉사) (4.9 km) — Imdong-myeon (임동면)
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 Imdong-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 →