Official / Local Name길안면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Andong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.4064°N, 128.9126°E · 325 m
Overview
Set at 325 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Andong-si (North Gyeongsang), Kiran-myŏn (길안면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 길안면 (Kiran-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Andong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 325 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Uiseong Station (의성역) (20.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sŏn’gak-sa (선각사) (1.4 km) · Yongdam-sa (용담사) (2.2 km) · Kŭmjŏng-am (금정암) (2.6 km) · Imbong-san (임봉산) (2.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Ha-ri (하리) (0.6 km), Sang-ni (상리) (0.8 km), Komasil (고마실) (1.1 km), Sŏnhang-ni (선항리) (1.2 km), Koran-dong (원고란) (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Oksan-myŏn (옥산면) (8.6 km) · Pacheon-myeon (파천면) (10.9 km) · Andeok-myeon (안덕면) (11.0 km) · Imha-myeon (임하면) (12.7 km) · Cheongsong-gun (청송군) (12.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Uiseong Station (의성역) (20.6 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 "길안면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sŏn’gak-sa (선각사) (1.4 km) — Kiran-myŏn (길안면)
- Yongdam-sa (용담사) (2.2 km) — Kiran-myŏn (길안면)
- Kŭmjŏng-am (금정암) (2.6 km) — Kiran-myŏn (길안면)
- Imbong-san (임봉산) (2.5 km) — Kiran-myŏn (길안면)
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 Kiran-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Andong-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 →