Official / Local Name영양읍
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Yeong-yang)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.6369°N, 129.1788°E · 273 m
Overview
Set at 273 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yeong-yang (North Gyeongsang), Yeongyang-eup (영양읍, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 영양읍 (Yeongyang-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Yeong-yang |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 273 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Imgi Station (임기역) (33.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yŏnhwa-sa (연화사) (4.6 km) · Yŏndae-am (연대암) (5.5 km) · Yŏngsŏng-sa (영성사) (6.0 km) · Taewŏn-sa (대원사) (6.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Ch’angbau (창바우) (0.4 km), Kalgaji-gol (갈가지골) (1.2 km), Han-gol (한골) (1.3 km), Sŏndang (선당) (1.9 km), Much’ang (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yeong-yang (영양) (7.3 km) · Seokbo-myeon (석보면) (8.8 km) · Ibam-myŏn (입암면) (9.3 km) · Changsu-myeon (창수면) (11.6 km) · Cheonggi-myeon (청기면) (15.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Imgi Station (임기역) (33.7 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 "영양읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yŏnhwa-sa (연화사) (4.6 km) — Yeongyang-eup (영양읍)
- Yŏndae-am (연대암) (5.5 km) — Yeongyang-eup (영양읍)
- Yŏngsŏng-sa (영성사) (6.0 km) — Yeongyang-eup (영양읍)
- Taewŏn-sa (대원사) (6.9 km) — Yeongyang-eup (영양읍)
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 Yeongyang-eup (pop. 12,000) in Yeong-yang, 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 →