Official / Local Name우보면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Gunwi-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.1669°N, 128.6591°E · 246 m
Overview
Set at 246 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Gunwi-gun (North Gyeongsang), Ubo-myeon (우보면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 우보면 (Ubo-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Gunwi-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 246 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Ubo Station (우보역) (2.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sinheungsa (신흥사) (3.4 km) · Hakjeongsa (학정사) (5.4 km) · Mosangyo (모산교) (2.6 km) · Tŏngnim-jŏng (7.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kosan-gol (0.8 km), Yangsangol (양산골) (1.5 km), Geumdonggol (금동골) (2.0 km), Okjeondong (옥전동) (2.2 km), Dalsan-ri (달산리) (2.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gunwi-gun (군위) (1.1 km) · Hyoryeong-myeon (효령면) (6.6 km) · Uiheung-myeon (의흥면) (7.0 km) · Sanseong-myeon (산성면) (8.9 km) · Gaeum-myeon (가음면) (9.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Ubo Station (우보역) (2.6 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 "우보면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sinheungsa (신흥사) (3.4 km) — Ubo-myeon (우보면)
- Hakjeongsa (학정사) (5.4 km) — Ubo-myeon (우보면)
- Mosangyo (모산교) (2.6 km) — Ubo-myeon (우보면)
- Tŏngnim-jŏng (7.5 km) — Ubo-myeon (우보면)
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 Ubo-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gunwi-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 →