Official / Local Name증산면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Gimcheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.8849°N, 128.0346°E · 440 m
Overview
Set at 440 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Gimcheon-si (North Gyeongsang), Jeungsan-myeon (증산면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 증산면 (Jeungsan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Gimcheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 440 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jikjisa Station (직지사역) (26.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Paengnyŏn-am (백련암) (2.8 km) · Hwangjŏm-am (황점암) (3.3 km) · Sudo-sa (수도사) (4.3 km) · Sirubong-san (시루봉산) (2.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kŏmul-li (거물리) (0.6 km), Kugŭmgok (구금곡) (1.0 km), Ant’ŏ (안터) (1.2 km), Yusŏng-ni (유성리) (1.2 km), Paekch’ŏn’gyo (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gacheon-myeon (가천면) (8.4 km) · Daedeok-myeon (대덕면) (8.5 km) · Jirye-myeon (지례면) (8.9 km) · Gabuk-myeon (가북면) (10.4 km) · Ungyang-myŏn (웅양면) (11.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jikjisa Station (직지사역) (26.6 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 "증산면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Paengnyŏn-am (백련암) (2.8 km) — Jeungsan-myeon (증산면)
- Hwangjŏm-am (황점암) (3.3 km) — Jeungsan-myeon (증산면)
- Sudo-sa (수도사) (4.3 km) — Jeungsan-myeon (증산면)
- Sirubong-san (시루봉산) (2.1 km) — Jeungsan-myeon (증산면)
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 Jeungsan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gimcheon-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 →