Official / Local Name상리면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Yecheon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.791°N, 128.4213°E · 563 m
Overview
Set at 563 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yecheon-gun (North Gyeongsang), Sangni-myeon (상리면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 상리면 (Sangni-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Yecheon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 563 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Huibangsa Station (희방사역) (12.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Pŏphwa-am (4.1 km) · Kajae-bong (1.4 km) · Seoneunsa (선은사) (6.0 km) · Jaraegyo (자래교) (2.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yamok (2.1 km), Sangsa (상사) (2.6 km), Kogyo (2.8 km), Hasa (하사) (2.9 km), Habogok (하보곡) (3.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hari-myeon (하리면) (5.7 km) · Bonghyeon-myeon (봉현면) (7.6 km) · Daegang-myeon (대강면) (9.0 km) · Yongmun-myeon (용문면) (10.0 km) · Gamcheon-myeon (감천면) (10.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Huibangsa Station (희방사역) (12.1 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 "상리면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Pŏphwa-am (4.1 km) — Sangni-myeon (상리면)
- Kajae-bong (1.4 km) — Sangni-myeon (상리면)
- Seoneunsa (선은사) (6.0 km) — Sangni-myeon (상리면)
- Jaraegyo (자래교) (2.0 km) — Sangni-myeon (상리면)
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 Sangni-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 →