Official / Local Name자인면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Gyeongsan-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.8191°N, 128.8237°E · 67 m
Overview
Situated in Gyeongsan-si, North Gyeongsang at 67 m elevation, Jain-myeon (자인면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 자인면 (Jain-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Gyeongsan-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 67 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Cheongcheon Station (청천역) (8.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ireonjeol (일언절) (2.8 km) · Je Il Dongseonggyo (제1동성교) (0.2 km) · Jeobugyo (저부교) (0.2 km) · Chonggeumsa (총금사) (5.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Gyochon-ri (교촌리) (0.5 km), Namchon (남촌) (0.6 km), Singi (신기) (0.7 km), Dongbu-ri (동부리) (0.9 km), Seobu-ri (서부리) (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gyeongsan-si (경산) (2.7 km) · Nambang-dong (남방동) (2.8 km) · Nae-dong (내동) (3.4 km) · Yeocheon-dong (여천동) (4.7 km) · Amnyang-myeon (압량면) (4.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Cheongcheon Station (청천역) (8.4 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 "자인면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ireonjeol (일언절) (2.8 km) — Jain-myeon (자인면)
- Je Il Dongseonggyo (제1동성교) (0.2 km) — Jain-myeon (자인면)
- Jeobugyo (저부교) (0.2 km) — Jain-myeon (자인면)
- Chonggeumsa (총금사) (5.2 km) — Jain-myeon (자인면)
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 Jain-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gyeongsan-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 →