Official / Local Name신평면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Uiseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.4671°N, 128.5125°E · 232 m
Overview
Set at 232 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Uiseong-gun (North Gyeongsang), Sinpyeong-myeon (신평면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 신평면 (Sinpyeong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Uiseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 232 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Unsan Station (운산역) (12.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sajanggyo (사장교) (0.8 km) · Ogyŏn-sa (6.1 km) · Sagokgyo (사곡교) (2.4 km) · Kuksa-bong (3.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Saet’ŏ-mal (0.9 km), Kyo-dong (1.1 km), Hagwangsan (하광산) (1.7 km), Tŏkpong (1.8 km), Nureukdong (누륵동) (2.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Ansa-myeon (안사면) (5.4 km) · Pungcheon-myeon (풍천면) (6.2 km) · Iljik-myeon (일직면) (11.2 km) · Angye-myeon (안계면) (11.3 km) · Anpyeong-myeon (안평면) (11.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Unsan Station (운산역) (12.9 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 "신평면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sajanggyo (사장교) (0.8 km) — Sinpyeong-myeon (신평면)
- Ogyŏn-sa (6.1 km) — Sinpyeong-myeon (신평면)
- Sagokgyo (사곡교) (2.4 km) — Sinpyeong-myeon (신평면)
- Kuksa-bong (3.9 km) — Sinpyeong-myeon (신평면)
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 Sinpyeong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Uiseong-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 →