Official / Local Name수륜면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Seongju-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.8455°N, 128.213°E · 428 m
Overview
Set at 428 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Seongju-gun (North Gyeongsang), Suryun-myŏn (수륜면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 수륜면 (Suryun-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Seongju-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 428 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Munyang Station (문양역) (20.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Kkach’i-san (까치산) (1.8 km) · Sŏngjugoryŏngt’ogwang-san (성주고령토광산) (2.6 km) · Sinban-jae (신반재) (2.9 km) · Ch’u-san (추산) (3.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | T’osil (토실) (1.1 km), Saebyŏl (새별) (1.3 km), Mobang-gol (모방골) (1.5 km), Kŏsan (거산) (1.6 km), Imch’ŏn (임천) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Taega-myŏn (대가면) (5.2 km) · Deokgok-myeon (덕곡면) (6.8 km) · Gacheon-myeon (가천면) (8.2 km) · Yongam-myŏn (용암면) (8.9 km) · Geumsu-myeon (금수면) (10.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Munyang Station (문양역) (20.6 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 "수륜면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Kkach’i-san (까치산) (1.8 km) — Suryun-myŏn (수륜면)
- Sŏngjugoryŏngt’ogwang-san (성주고령토광산) (2.6 km) — Suryun-myŏn (수륜면)
- Sinban-jae (신반재) (2.9 km) — Suryun-myŏn (수륜면)
- Ch’u-san (추산) (3.0 km) — Suryun-myŏn (수륜면)
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 Suryun-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Seongju-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 →