Official / Local Name점곡면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Uiseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.41°N, 128.7679°E · 317 m
Overview
Set at 317 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Uiseong-gun (North Gyeongsang), Jeomgok-myeon (점곡면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 점곡면 (Jeomgok-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Uiseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 317 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Danchon Station (단촌역) (8.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hangnim-sa (학림사) (1.6 km) · Unyong-sa (운용사) (4.8 km) · Kwanŭm-sa (관음사) (4.9 km) · K’ŭndŭng-san (큰등산) (2.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Apsanmit (앞산밑) (0.6 km), Yunisil (윤이실) (1.0 km), Kŏnnŏsa-ch’on (건너사촌) (1.2 km), Sŏbyŏl-li (서변리) (1.5 km), Kak-kol (각골) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Danchon-myeon (단촌면) (6.5 km) · Oksan-myŏn (옥산면) (7.2 km) · Uiseong-eup (의성읍) (8.9 km) · Namseon-myeon (남선면) (10.7 km) · Sagok-myeon (사곡면) (12.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Danchon Station (단촌역) (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 "점곡면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hangnim-sa (학림사) (1.6 km) — Jeomgok-myeon (점곡면)
- Unyong-sa (운용사) (4.8 km) — Jeomgok-myeon (점곡면)
- Kwanŭm-sa (관음사) (4.9 km) — Jeomgok-myeon (점곡면)
- K’ŭndŭng-san (큰등산) (2.4 km) — Jeomgok-myeon (점곡면)
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 Jeomgok-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Uiseong-gun, 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 →