Official / Local Name남선면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Andong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.5053°N, 128.753°E · 232 m
Overview
Set at 232 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Andong-si (North Gyeongsang), Namseon-myeon (남선면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 남선면 (Namseon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Andong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 232 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mureung Station (무릉역) (6.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Dunjisan (둔지산) (0.7 km) · Gallasan (갈라산) (1.9 km) · Sinheunggyo (신흥교) (1.7 km) · Gaeeunsa (개운사) (6.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Wissabugol (윗사부골) (0.4 km), Toro-ri (도로리) (0.4 km), Kahyŏn-dong (1.3 km), Jirigol (지리골) (1.4 km), Deoti (더티) (2.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gangnam-dong (강남동) (5.0 km) · Yongsang-dong (용상동) (5.7 km) · Susang-dong (수상동) (6.0 km) · Unheung-dong (운흥동) (6.5 km) · Anheung-dong (안흥동) (6.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mureung Station (무릉역) (6.0 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 "남선면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Dunjisan (둔지산) (0.7 km) — Namseon-myeon (남선면)
- Gallasan (갈라산) (1.9 km) — Namseon-myeon (남선면)
- Sinheunggyo (신흥교) (1.7 km) — Namseon-myeon (남선면)
- Gaeeunsa (개운사) (6.6 km) — Namseon-myeon (남선면)
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 Namseon-myeon (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 →