Official / Local Name단산면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Yeongju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.9667°N, 128.5833°E · 610 m
Overview
Set at 610 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yeongju-si (North Gyeongsang), Dansan-myeon (단산면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 단산면 (Dansan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Yeongju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 610 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Punggi Station (풍기역) (11.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Jangansa (장안사) (1.1 km) · Seonghyeolsa (성혈사) (4.0 km) · Janggogae (장고개) (2.0 km) · Sunheungyeoksamunhwacheheomjang (순흥역사문화체험장) (4.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Duyeogol (두여골) (1.2 km), Sangdangok (상단곡) (1.7 km), Dangok-ri (단곡리) (1.8 km), Segeori (세거리) (1.8 km), Jojaegi (조재기) (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sunheung-myeon (순흥면) (5.1 km) · Buseok-myeon (부석면) (6.8 km) · Punggi-eup (풍기읍) (11.9 km) · Yeongju-si (영주) (12.8 km) · Murya-myeon (물야면) (13.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Punggi Station (풍기역) (11.6 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 "단산면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Jangansa (장안사) (1.1 km) — Dansan-myeon (단산면)
- Seonghyeolsa (성혈사) (4.0 km) — Dansan-myeon (단산면)
- Janggogae (장고개) (2.0 km) — Dansan-myeon (단산면)
- Sunheungyeoksamunhwacheheomjang (순흥역사문화체험장) (4.1 km) — Dansan-myeon (단산면)
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 Dansan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yeongju-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 →