Official / Local Name청리면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Sangju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.3325°N, 128.1358°E · 109 m
Overview
Situated in Sangju-si, North Gyeongsang at 109 m elevation, Cheongni-myeon (청리면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 청리면 (Cheongni-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Sangju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 109 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Cheongri Station (청리역) (1.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ch’ŏngam-sa (청암사) (3.0 km) · Susŏn-sa (수선사) (3.1 km) · Yonghŭng-sa (용흥사) (3.4 km) · Kwangdŏk-sa (광덕사) (3.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yŏngma (역마) (0.4 km), Yangjinma (양진마) (0.6 km), Wŏnjang-ni (원장리) (0.8 km), Hansok-kol (한속골) (1.0 km), Hant’ŏ (한터) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sinheung-dong (신흥동) (4.1 km) · Oenam-myŏn (외남면) (5.5 km) · Dongseong-dong (동성동) (7.7 km) · Gongseong-myeon (공성면) (8.1 km) · Namwon-dong (남원동) (8.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Cheongri Station (청리역) (1.0 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 "청리면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ch’ŏngam-sa (청암사) (3.0 km) — Cheongni-myeon (청리면)
- Susŏn-sa (수선사) (3.1 km) — Cheongni-myeon (청리면)
- Yonghŭng-sa (용흥사) (3.4 km) — Cheongni-myeon (청리면)
- Kwangdŏk-sa (광덕사) (3.6 km) — Cheongni-myeon (청리면)
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 Cheongni-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Sangju-si, 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 →