Official / Local Name수하동
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Andong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.5446°N, 128.6758°E · 130 m
Overview
Situated in Andong-si, North Gyeongsang at 130 m elevation, Suha-dong (수하동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 수하동 (Suha-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Andong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 130 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mureung Station (무릉역) (3.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yuilsa (유일사) (0.4 km) · Daedeoksa (대덕사) (1.6 km) · Mounsa (모운사) (2.5 km) · Baekhogogae (백호고개) (0.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Danggol (당골) (0.9 km), Jeopsil (접실) (1.3 km), Geomam-ri (검암리) (1.4 km), Mujumu (무주무) (1.5 km), Salmeori (살머리) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Ok-dong (옥동) (1.7 km) · Susang-dong (수상동) (2.8 km) · Taehwa-dong (태화동) (3.3 km) · Gangnam-dong (강남동) (3.7 km) · Songha-dong (송하동) (3.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mureung Station (무릉역) (3.0 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 "수하동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yuilsa (유일사) (0.4 km) — Suha-dong (수하동)
- Daedeoksa (대덕사) (1.6 km) — Suha-dong (수하동)
- Mounsa (모운사) (2.5 km) — Suha-dong (수하동)
- Baekhogogae (백호고개) (0.7 km) — Suha-dong (수하동)
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 Suha-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
Apr–May, Oct–Nov. North Gyeongsang → · 3,651 All Cities →