Official / Local Name유가면
Region / ProvinceDaegu (Dalseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.6834°N, 128.4881°E · 346 m
Overview
Set at 346 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Dalseong-gun (Daegu), Yuga-myeon (유가면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 유가면 (Yuga-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Daegu · Dalseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 346 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jincheon Station (진천역) (15.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Jangwonsa (장원사) (2.1 km) · Sojaesa (소재사) (2.2 km) · Bomyeongsa (보명사) (2.3 km) · Yonghwasa (용화사) (2.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Gajae (가재) (1.4 km), Yugae (유개) (1.5 km), Yongdong (용리) (1.5 km), Sok-kol (솟골) (1.8 km), Yangni (양리) (2.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hyeonpung-myeon (현풍면) (5.6 km) · Guji-myeon (구지면) (8.3 km) · Seongsan-myeon (성산면) (8.8 km) · Nongong-eup (논공읍) (9.0 km) · Okpo-myeon (옥포면) (9.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jincheon Station (진천역) (15.0 km). Major KTX & SRT rail hub at Dongdaegu Station (1h 40m from Seoul, 45m from Busan); Daegu Metro Lines 1–3. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "유가면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Jangwonsa (장원사) (2.1 km) — Yuga-myeon (유가면)
- Sojaesa (소재사) (2.2 km) — Yuga-myeon (유가면)
- Bomyeongsa (보명사) (2.3 km) — Yuga-myeon (유가면)
- Yonghwasa (용화사) (2.6 km) — Yuga-myeon (유가면)
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 Daegu.
- 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 Yuga-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Dalseong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Daegu → · 3,651 All Cities →