Official / Local Name자양면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Yeongcheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.1092°N, 129.0425°E · 403 m
Overview
Set at 403 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yeongcheon-si (North Gyeongsang), Jayang-myeon (자양면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 자양면 (Jayang-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Yeongcheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 403 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Yeongcheon Station (영천역) (19.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ch’unghyo-sa (충효사) (1.9 km) · Myogak-sa (묘각사) (3.1 km) · Kangho-jŏng (강호정) (4.3 km) · Kŏdong-sa (거동사) (4.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Ilgyŏn (일견) (1.5 km), Naegŏmdan (내검단) (1.8 km), Kŏmdan (검단) (2.1 km), Wŏn’gak (원각) (2.2 km), Hwangsae-gol (황새골) (2.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Imgo-myŏn (임고면) (7.3 km) · Hwabuk-myeon (화북면) (9.2 km) · Yeongcheon-si (영천) (12.7 km) · Hwanam-myeon (화남면) (13.6 km) · Gogyeong-myeon (고경면) (14.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Yeongcheon Station (영천역) (19.1 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 "자양면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ch’unghyo-sa (충효사) (1.9 km) — Jayang-myeon (자양면)
- Myogak-sa (묘각사) (3.1 km) — Jayang-myeon (자양면)
- Kangho-jŏng (강호정) (4.3 km) — Jayang-myeon (자양면)
- Kŏdong-sa (거동사) (4.8 km) — Jayang-myeon (자양면)
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 Jayang-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yeongcheon-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 →