Official / Local Name영해면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Yeongdeok-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.5232°N, 129.3277°E · 190 m
Overview
Set at 190 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yeongdeok-gun (North Gyeongsang), Yeonghae-myeon (영해면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 영해면 (Yeonghae-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Yeongdeok-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 190 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Pohang Station (50.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sŏngsim-sa (성심사) (0.5 km) · Kwanŭm-sa (관음사) (6.8 km) · Kamasil-chae (가마실재) (4.2 km) · Chasi-bong (자시봉) (4.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Imsil (임실) (1.2 km), K’ungk’ungdudŭl (쿵쿵두들) (1.4 km), Paegil-tong (백일동) (1.8 km), Panji (반지) (2.7 km), Kkoppat (꽃밭) (2.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yeongdeok-gun (영덕) (4.6 km) · Chuksan-myeon (축산면) (6.1 km) · Changsu-myeon (창수면) (8.9 km) · Jipum-myeon (지품면) (10.2 km) · Byeonggok-myeon (병곡면) (10.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Pohang Station (50.2 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 "영해면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sŏngsim-sa (성심사) (0.5 km) — Yeonghae-myeon (영해면)
- Kwanŭm-sa (관음사) (6.8 km) — Yeonghae-myeon (영해면)
- Kamasil-chae (가마실재) (4.2 km) — Yeonghae-myeon (영해면)
- Chasi-bong (자시봉) (4.3 km) — Yeonghae-myeon (영해면)
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 Yeonghae-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yeongdeok-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 →