Official / Local Name지품면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Yeongdeok-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.4564°N, 129.2495°E · 414 m
Overview
Set at 414 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yeongdeok-gun (North Gyeongsang), Jipum-myeon (지품면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 지품면 (Jipum-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Yeongdeok-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 414 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Pohang Station (43.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yongunsa (용운사) (1.6 km) · Yongchupokpo (용추폭포) (1.3 km) · Nakpyeonggyo (낙평교) (1.3 km) · Magosan (마고산) (3.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Seryudong (세류동) (1.2 km), Chanbŏdŭl (1.2 km), Nakp’yŏng (1.5 km), Yongch’umaegi (용추매기) (1.6 km), Hasok (하속) (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yeongdeok-gun (영덕) (6.7 km) · Dalsan-myeon (달산면) (9.5 km) · Yeonghae-myeon (영해면) (10.2 km) · Yeongdeok-eup (영덕읍) (12.1 km) · Cheongsong-eup (청송읍) (13.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Pohang Station (43.6 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 "지품면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yongunsa (용운사) (1.6 km) — Jipum-myeon (지품면)
- Yongchupokpo (용추폭포) (1.3 km) — Jipum-myeon (지품면)
- Nakpyeonggyo (낙평교) (1.3 km) — Jipum-myeon (지품면)
- Magosan (마고산) (3.4 km) — Jipum-myeon (지품면)
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 Jipum-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yeongdeok-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 →