Official / Local Name예안면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Andong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.6819°N, 128.9128°E · 204 m
Overview
Set at 204 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Andong-si (North Gyeongsang), Yean-myeon (예안면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 예안면 (Yean-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Andong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 204 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Masa Station (마사역) (16.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Cheonggugyo (청구교) (0.5 km) · Mulmigyo (물미교) (0.8 km) · Daegokgyo (대곡교) (1.4 km) · Ingyegyo (인계교) (1.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Cheonggu (청구) (0.4 km), Mulmoe (물뫼) (0.7 km), Bangmal (밖말) (1.2 km), Deokjae (덕재) (1.3 km), Golmal (골말) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Dosan-myeon (도산면) (9.2 km) · Imdong-myeon (임동면) (11.9 km) · Cheonggi-myeon (청기면) (12.3 km) · Waryong-myeon (와룡면) (12.3 km) · Andong-si (안동) (13.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Masa Station (마사역) (16.5 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 "예안면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Cheonggugyo (청구교) (0.5 km) — Yean-myeon (예안면)
- Mulmigyo (물미교) (0.8 km) — Yean-myeon (예안면)
- Daegokgyo (대곡교) (1.4 km) — Yean-myeon (예안면)
- Ingyegyo (인계교) (1.5 km) — Yean-myeon (예안면)
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 Yean-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 →