Official / Local Name매전면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Cheongdo-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.6671°N, 128.8549°E · 97 m
Overview
Situated in Cheongdo-gun, North Gyeongsang at 97 m elevation, Maejeon-myeon (매전면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 매전면 (Maejeon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Cheongdo-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 97 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Cheongdo Station (청도역) (10.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Bohyeonsa (보현사) (6.2 km) · Taebi-sa (7.3 km) · Moongyo (모온교) (3.9 km) · Hagil-san (5.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Tongsal-li (0.4 km), Tongch’ang (1.1 km), Pukchi (1.6 km), Namyang-ni (2.4 km), Wŏl-ch’on (2.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Geumcheon-myeon (금천면) (4.0 km) · Cheongdo-gun (청도) (6.1 km) · Unmun-myeon (운문면) (7.5 km) · Cheongdo-eup (청도읍) (10.1 km) · Sannae-myeon (산내면) (10.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Cheongdo Station (청도역) (10.3 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 "매전면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Bohyeonsa (보현사) (6.2 km) — Maejeon-myeon (매전면)
- Taebi-sa (7.3 km) — Maejeon-myeon (매전면)
- Moongyo (모온교) (3.9 km) — Maejeon-myeon (매전면)
- Hagil-san (5.6 km) — Maejeon-myeon (매전면)
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 Maejeon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Cheongdo-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 →