Official / Local Name지례면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Gimcheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.9641°N, 128.0513°E · 461 m
Overview
Set at 461 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Gimcheon-si (North Gyeongsang), Jirye-myeon (지례면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 지례면 (Jirye-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Gimcheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 461 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jikjisa Station (직지사역) (17.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Taehyu-sa (대휴사) (2.3 km) · Kongjak-p’okp’o (공작폭포) (2.4 km) · Ponghwa-san (봉화산) (3.9 km) · Kaje-san (가제산) (4.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kŏmul-li (거물리) (0.6 km), Panmok (반목) (0.8 km), Simgok (심곡) (1.2 km), Kusu (구수) (1.9 km), Tŭnghyŏn (등현) (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Joma-myeon (조마면) (7.8 km) · Jeungsan-myeon (증산면) (8.9 km) · Guseong-myeon (구성면) (9.4 km) · Buhang-myeon (부항면) (10.7 km) · Geumsu-myeon (금수면) (10.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jikjisa Station (직지사역) (17.9 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 "지례면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Taehyu-sa (대휴사) (2.3 km) — Jirye-myeon (지례면)
- Kongjak-p’okp’o (공작폭포) (2.4 km) — Jirye-myeon (지례면)
- Ponghwa-san (봉화산) (3.9 km) — Jirye-myeon (지례면)
- Kaje-san (가제산) (4.1 km) — Jirye-myeon (지례면)
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 Jirye-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 →