Official / Local Name장천면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Gumi)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.1452°N, 128.5135°E · 166 m
Overview
Situated in Gumi, North Gyeongsang at 166 m elevation, Jangcheon-myeon (장천면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 장천면 (Jangcheon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Gumi |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 166 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Ubo Station (우보역) (14.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Tonghyŏn-sa (6.5 km) · Maebong-san (3.3 km) · Ch’ŏnhae-sa (9.0 km) · Hakjeongsa (학정사) (9.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sangnim (2.4 km), Pongno-dong (2.5 km), Changnae (2.7 km), Kujang-dong (3.0 km), Chungp’yŏng (3.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hyoryeong-myeon (효령면) (7.5 km) · Indong-dong (인동동) (7.9 km) · Sandong-eup (산동면) (7.9 km) · Yangpo-dong (양포동) (8.7 km) · Gasan-myeon (가산면) (9.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Ubo Station (우보역) (14.8 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 "장천면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Tonghyŏn-sa (6.5 km) — Jangcheon-myeon (장천면)
- Maebong-san (3.3 km) — Jangcheon-myeon (장천면)
- Ch’ŏnhae-sa (9.0 km) — Jangcheon-myeon (장천면)
- Hakjeongsa (학정사) (9.3 km) — Jangcheon-myeon (장천면)
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 Jangcheon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gumi, 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 →