Official / Local Name와룡면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Andong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.6277°N, 128.7925°E · 242 m
Overview
Set at 242 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Andong-si (North Gyeongsang), Waryong-myeon (와룡면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 와룡면 (Waryong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Andong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 242 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Iha Station (이하역) (5.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yuhasa (유하사) (0.9 km) · Seongbulsa (성불사) (4.4 km) · Waryongsan (와룡산) (1.8 km) · Ocheonyujeokji (오천유적지) (5.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Najukgol (나죽골) (0.3 km), Geunneunggol (건능골) (0.4 km), Induru (인두루) (0.8 km), Mosagol (모사골) (0.9 km), Sarap (살앞) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Andong-si (안동) (3.6 km) · Seokdong-dong (석동동) (6.7 km) · Sanga-dong (상아동) (6.8 km) · Seonggok-dong (성곡동) (7.1 km) · Junggu-dong (중구동) (7.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Iha Station (이하역) (5.0 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 "와룡면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yuhasa (유하사) (0.9 km) — Waryong-myeon (와룡면)
- Seongbulsa (성불사) (4.4 km) — Waryong-myeon (와룡면)
- Waryongsan (와룡산) (1.8 km) — Waryong-myeon (와룡면)
- Ocheonyujeokji (오천유적지) (5.2 km) — Waryong-myeon (와룡면)
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 Waryong-myeon (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 →