Official / Local Name점촌동
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Gyeongsan-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.7956°N, 128.7692°E · 106 m
Overview
Situated in Gyeongsan-si, North Gyeongsang at 106 m elevation, Jeomchon-dong (점촌동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 점촌동 (Jeomchon-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Gyeongsan-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 106 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gyeongsan Station (경산역) (4.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chonggeumsa (총금사) (1.4 km) · Seolgoksa (설곡사) (1.4 km) · Jabijeongsa (자비정사) (2.7 km) · Sujeongsa (수정사) (4.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | P’yŏngsal-li (0.9 km), Yugok (유곡) (1.3 km), Jeomgol (점골) (1.4 km), Dolbaeji (돌배지) (1.7 km), Yeocheon (여천) (1.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Dongbu-dong (동부동) (0.4 km) · Yugok-dong (유곡동) (0.8 km) · Yeocheon-dong (여천동) (1.7 km) · Sa-dong (사동) (1.9 km) · Nae-dong (내동) (2.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gyeongsan Station (경산역) (4.7 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 "점촌동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chonggeumsa (총금사) (1.4 km) — Jeomchon-dong (점촌동)
- Seolgoksa (설곡사) (1.4 km) — Jeomchon-dong (점촌동)
- Jabijeongsa (자비정사) (2.7 km) — Jeomchon-dong (점촌동)
- Sujeongsa (수정사) (4.8 km) — Jeomchon-dong (점촌동)
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 Jeomchon-dong (pop. 12,000) in Gyeongsan-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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