Official / Local Name평화동
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Andong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.5686°N, 128.7151°E · 124 m
Overview
Situated in Andong-si, North Gyeongsang at 124 m elevation, Pyeonghwa-dong (평화동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 평화동 (Pyeonghwa-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Andong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 124 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Andong Station (안동역) (1.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Wolbongsa (월봉사) (2.7 km) · Munsusa (문수사) (3.5 km) · Yuilsa (유일사) (4.2 km) · Daedeoksa (대덕사) (4.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Samyeongdang (사명당) (2.1 km), Bondong (본동) (2.1 km), Gwancheonggol (관청골) (2.1 km), Miduru (미두루) (2.7 km), Mireokdang (미럭당) (2.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Dangbuk-dong (당북동) (0.5 km) · Gwangseok-dong (광석동) (0.7 km) · Unan-dong (운안동) (0.7 km) · Ogya-dong (옥야동) (1.0 km) · Daeseok-dong (대석동) (1.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Andong Station (안동역) (1.8 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 "평화동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Wolbongsa (월봉사) (2.7 km) — Pyeonghwa-dong (평화동)
- Munsusa (문수사) (3.5 km) — Pyeonghwa-dong (평화동)
- Yuilsa (유일사) (4.2 km) — Pyeonghwa-dong (평화동)
- Daedeoksa (대덕사) (4.7 km) — Pyeonghwa-dong (평화동)
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 Pyeonghwa-dong (pop. 12,000) in Andong-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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