Official / Local Name임하면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Andong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.5075°N, 128.8455°E · 110 m
Overview
Situated in Andong-si, North Gyeongsang at 110 m elevation, Imha-myeon (임하면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 임하면 (Imha-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Andong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 110 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Andong Station (안동역) (11.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Daeseongsa (대성사) (3.3 km) · Baengnyeongsa (백령사) (4.0 km) · Gaeeunsa (개운사) (4.6 km) · Geumsogyo (금소교) (0.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Geumsogak (금소각) (0.5 km), Geumso (금소) (0.7 km), Kŭmso-dong (0.9 km), Saeteo (새터) (2.0 km), Kogong-ni (고곡리) (2.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Seokdong-dong (석동동) (7.6 km) · Namseon-myeon (남선면) (8.3 km) · Yongsang-dong (용상동) (10.2 km) · Seonggok-dong (성곡동) (10.4 km) · Andong-si (안동) (10.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Andong Station (안동역) (11.7 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 "임하면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Daeseongsa (대성사) (3.3 km) — Imha-myeon (임하면)
- Baengnyeongsa (백령사) (4.0 km) — Imha-myeon (임하면)
- Gaeeunsa (개운사) (4.6 km) — Imha-myeon (임하면)
- Geumsogyo (금소교) (0.9 km) — Imha-myeon (임하면)
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 Imha-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 →