Official / Local Name순흥면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Yeongju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.9307°N, 128.5486°E · 447 m
Overview
Set at 447 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yeongju-si (North Gyeongsang), Sunheung-myeon (순흥면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 순흥면 (Sunheung-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Yeongju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 447 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Punggi Station (풍기역) (6.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Seonghyeolsa (성혈사) (2.3 km) · Choamsa (초암사) (2.5 km) · Ongnyeobong (옥녀봉) (1.4 km) · Jangansa (장안사) (4.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Araetpyeongjanggye (아랫평장계) (0.5 km), Apgamagol (앞가마골) (0.6 km), Samgoejeong (삼괴정) (0.7 km), Baejeom (배점) (0.7 km), Deokgogae (덕고개) (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Dansan-myeon (단산면) (5.1 km) · Punggi-eup (풍기읍) (7.1 km) · Yeongju-si (영주) (9.2 km) · Anjeong-myeon (안정면) (10.3 km) · Buseok-myeon (부석면) (11.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Punggi Station (풍기역) (6.7 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 "순흥면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Seonghyeolsa (성혈사) (2.3 km) — Sunheung-myeon (순흥면)
- Choamsa (초암사) (2.5 km) — Sunheung-myeon (순흥면)
- Ongnyeobong (옥녀봉) (1.4 km) — Sunheung-myeon (순흥면)
- Jangansa (장안사) (4.5 km) — Sunheung-myeon (순흥면)
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 Sunheung-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yeongju-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 →