Official / Local Name옥포면
Region / ProvinceDaegu (Dalseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.7693°N, 128.4781°E · 216 m
Overview
Set at 216 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Dalseong-gun (Daegu), Okpo-myeon (옥포면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 옥포면 (Okpo-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Daegu · Dalseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 216 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jincheon Station (진천역) (6.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Boguksa (보국사) (1.2 km) · Borimsa (보림사) (1.9 km) · Mirŭk-sa (미륵사) (3.6 km) · Yonghwasa (용화사) (3.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Songch’ol-li (송촌리) (0.6 km), Songchon (송촌) (0.6 km), Gise (기세) (1.1 km), Kise-ri (기세리) (1.2 km), Solbatgise (솔밭기세) (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hwawon-eup (화원읍) (3.4 km) · Nongong-eup (논공읍) (4.4 km) · Dalseong-gun (달성군) (4.4 km) · Jincheon-dong (진천동) (6.5 km) · Wolseong-dong (월성2동) (6.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jincheon Station (진천역) (6.7 km). Major KTX & SRT rail hub at Dongdaegu Station (1h 40m from Seoul, 45m from Busan); Daegu Metro Lines 1–3. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "옥포면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Boguksa (보국사) (1.2 km) — Okpo-myeon (옥포면)
- Borimsa (보림사) (1.9 km) — Okpo-myeon (옥포면)
- Mirŭk-sa (미륵사) (3.6 km) — Okpo-myeon (옥포면)
- Yonghwasa (용화사) (3.7 km) — Okpo-myeon (옥포면)
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 Daegu.
- 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 Okpo-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Dalseong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Daegu → · 3,651 All Cities →