Official / Local Name풍양면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Yecheon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.51°N, 128.2978°E · 83 m
Overview
Situated in Yecheon-gun, North Gyeongsang at 83 m elevation, Pungyang-myeon (풍양면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 풍양면 (Pungyang-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Yecheon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 83 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Yonggung Station (용궁역) (11.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Dongnimgyo (동림교) (0.7 km) · Cheongsan (청산) (3.4 km) · Hyogalgyo (효갈교) (2.2 km) · Munsusa (문수사) (4.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Saeteo (새터) (0.7 km), Jeonma (전마) (1.0 km), Singi (신기) (1.1 km), Oji (오지) (1.2 km), Oji-ri (오지리) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yeongsun-myeon (영순면) (7.2 km) · Sabeol-myeon (사벌면) (7.3 km) · Tain-myŏn (다인면) (8.4 km) · Jungdong-myeon (중동면) (8.7 km) · Jibo-myeon (지보면) (9.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Yonggung Station (용궁역) (11.0 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 "풍양면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Dongnimgyo (동림교) (0.7 km) — Pungyang-myeon (풍양면)
- Cheongsan (청산) (3.4 km) — Pungyang-myeon (풍양면)
- Hyogalgyo (효갈교) (2.2 km) — Pungyang-myeon (풍양면)
- Munsusa (문수사) (4.9 km) — Pungyang-myeon (풍양면)
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 Pungyang-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yecheon-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 →