Official / Local Name다인면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Uiseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.4502°N, 128.3543°E · 58 m
Overview
Situated in Uiseong-gun, North Gyeongsang at 58 m elevation, Tain-myŏn (다인면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 다인면 (Tain-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Uiseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 58 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Baekwon Station (백원역) (16.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Jeokjoam (적조암) (4.6 km) · Kasil-gogae (가실고개) (2.0 km) · Daegoksa (대곡사) (4.9 km) · Jijangsa (지장사) (6.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Simch’ŏn (0.4 km), Wŏn-dong (원동) (0.7 km), Togu (도구) (0.8 km), Paegam (백암) (1.5 km), Saenae (새내) (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jungdong-myeon (중동면) (6.4 km) · Danbuk-myeon (단북면) (7.1 km) · Pungyang-myeon (풍양면) (8.4 km) · Ansa-myeon (안사면) (9.0 km) · Tanmil-myŏn (단밀면) (9.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Baekwon Station (백원역) (16.4 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 "다인면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Jeokjoam (적조암) (4.6 km) — Tain-myŏn (다인면)
- Kasil-gogae (가실고개) (2.0 km) — Tain-myŏn (다인면)
- Daegoksa (대곡사) (4.9 km) — Tain-myŏn (다인면)
- Jijangsa (지장사) (6.6 km) — Tain-myŏn (다인면)
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 Tain-myŏn (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 →