Official / Local Name용궁면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Yecheon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.6025°N, 128.3045°E · 104 m
Overview
Situated in Yecheon-gun, North Gyeongsang at 104 m elevation, Yonggung-myeon (용궁면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 용궁면 (Yonggung-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Yecheon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 104 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Yonggung Station (용궁역) (2.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Jangansa (장안사) (2.7 km) · Jinseonam (진선암) (3.4 km) · Daeeungyo (대은교) (1.3 km) · Wondanggyo (원당교) (1.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sireumsil (실음실) (0.5 km), Mudong (무동) (0.6 km), Muji-ri (무지리) (0.7 km), Daeeun (대은) (0.8 km), Wondang (원당) (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sanyang-myeon (산양면) (4.6 km) · Gaepo-myeon (개포면) (5.7 km) · Yeongsun-myeon (영순면) (6.6 km) · Yucheon-myeon (유천면) (7.6 km) · Jeomchon-dong (점촌2동) (9.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Yonggung Station (용궁역) (2.9 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 "용궁면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Jangansa (장안사) (2.7 km) — Yonggung-myeon (용궁면)
- Jinseonam (진선암) (3.4 km) — Yonggung-myeon (용궁면)
- Daeeungyo (대은교) (1.3 km) — Yonggung-myeon (용궁면)
- Wondanggyo (원당교) (1.4 km) — Yonggung-myeon (용궁면)
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 Yonggung-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yecheon-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 →