Official / Local Name평은면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Yeongju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.7393°N, 128.6994°E · 303 m
Overview
Set at 303 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yeongju-si (North Gyeongsang), Pyeongeun-myeon (평은면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 평은면 (Pyeongeun-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Yeongju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 303 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Pyeongeun Station (평은역) (2.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yeongsanam (영산암) (2.0 km) · Dalbongsan (달봉산) (1.5 km) · Yetgogae (옛고개) (2.0 km) · Ilchulsa (일출사) (3.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Utdongmak (웃동막) (0.5 km), Dongmak (동막) (1.0 km), Gangseong (강성) (1.4 km), Saeteo (새터) (1.4 km), Yangjiam (양지암) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Nokjeon-myeon (녹전면) (6.2 km) · Munsu-myeon (문수면) (6.8 km) · Bukhu-myeon (북후면) (7.4 km) · Hyucheon-dong (휴천3동) (8.2 km) · Isan-myeon (이산면) (8.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Pyeongeun Station (평은역) (2.8 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 "평은면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yeongsanam (영산암) (2.0 km) — Pyeongeun-myeon (평은면)
- Dalbongsan (달봉산) (1.5 km) — Pyeongeun-myeon (평은면)
- Yetgogae (옛고개) (2.0 km) — Pyeongeun-myeon (평은면)
- Ilchulsa (일출사) (3.2 km) — Pyeongeun-myeon (평은면)
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 Pyeongeun-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yeongju-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 →