Official / Local Name서후면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Andong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.6253°N, 128.6558°E · 183 m
Overview
Set at 183 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Andong-si (North Gyeongsang), Seohu-myeon (서후면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 서후면 (Seohu-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Andong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 183 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Masa Station (마사역) (7.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Beophwasa (법화사) (2.8 km) · Bongjeongsa (봉정사) (3.2 km) · Yeongseonam (영선암) (3.2 km) · Gaemoksa (개목사) (3.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Deokgeori (덕거리) (0.4 km), Jeil (제일) (0.7 km), Doksil (독실) (0.8 km), Norusil (노루실) (0.9 km), Urigae (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Icheon-dong (이천동) (5.5 km) · Bukhu-myeon (북후면) (5.8 km) · Songha-dong (송하동) (6.1 km) · Unan-dong (운안동) (7.5 km) · Angi-dong (안기동) (7.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Masa Station (마사역) (7.4 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 "서후면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Beophwasa (법화사) (2.8 km) — Seohu-myeon (서후면)
- Bongjeongsa (봉정사) (3.2 km) — Seohu-myeon (서후면)
- Yeongseonam (영선암) (3.2 km) — Seohu-myeon (서후면)
- Gaemoksa (개목사) (3.8 km) — Seohu-myeon (서후면)
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 Seohu-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Andong-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 →