Official / Local Name장수면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Yeongju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.7761°N, 128.5685°E · 140 m
Overview
Situated in Yeongju-si, North Gyeongsang at 140 m elevation, Jangsu-myeon (장수면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 장수면 (Jangsu-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Yeongju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 140 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Bangu Station (반구역) (1.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Galsangyo (갈산교) (1.0 km) · Munsusa (문수사) (5.4 km) · Toesangyo (퇴산교) (1.3 km) · Hagyegyo (하계교) (1.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Pan’gu (0.7 km), Araetgalmi (아랫갈미) (1.0 km), Kkotge (꽃게) (1.1 km), Toesan (퇴산) (1.4 km), Gyerim (계림) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gaheung-dong (가흥1동) (4.3 km) · Hyucheon-dong (휴천2동) (5.6 km) · Gaheung-dong (가흥2동) (5.9 km) · Munsu-myeon (문수면) (6.0 km) · Hyucheon-dong (휴천3동) (6.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Bangu Station (반구역) (1.6 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 "장수면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Galsangyo (갈산교) (1.0 km) — Jangsu-myeon (장수면)
- Munsusa (문수사) (5.4 km) — Jangsu-myeon (장수면)
- Toesangyo (퇴산교) (1.3 km) — Jangsu-myeon (장수면)
- Hagyegyo (하계교) (1.5 km) — Jangsu-myeon (장수면)
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 Jangsu-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yeongju-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 →