Official / Local Name용문면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Yecheon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.7034°N, 128.3937°E · 233 m
Overview
Set at 233 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yecheon-gun (North Gyeongsang), Yongmun-myeon (용문면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 용문면 (Yongmun-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Yecheon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 233 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gadong Station (가동역) (7.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Cheongnyongsa (청룡사) (3.1 km) · Yongmunsa (용문사) (3.8 km) · Baengnyongsa (백룡사) (4.7 km) · Seon Il Gyo (선1교) (1.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Wollyu-ri (원류리) (0.3 km), Munchon (문촌) (0.5 km), Saeteoma (새터마) (1.1 km), Saemal (새말) (1.7 km), Min’gyŏngji (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hari-myeon (하리면) (6.1 km) · Yecheon-gun (예천) (6.1 km) · Yucheon-myeon (유천면) (6.4 km) · Yecheon-eup (예천읍) (7.6 km) · Sangni-myeon (상리면) (10.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gadong Station (가동역) (7.7 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 "용문면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Cheongnyongsa (청룡사) (3.1 km) — Yongmun-myeon (용문면)
- Yongmunsa (용문사) (3.8 km) — Yongmun-myeon (용문면)
- Baengnyongsa (백룡사) (4.7 km) — Yongmun-myeon (용문면)
- Seon Il Gyo (선1교) (1.4 km) — Yongmun-myeon (용문면)
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 Yongmun-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 →