Official / Local Name입암면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Yeong-yang)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.5934°N, 129.0892°E · 192 m
Overview
Set at 192 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yeong-yang (North Gyeongsang), Ibam-myŏn (입암면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 입암면 (Ibam-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Yeong-yang |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 192 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Seoji Station (서지역) (30.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yŏngam-sa (영암사) (0.9 km) · Yongam-sa (용암사) (1.4 km) · Samhwa-sa (삼화사) (4.4 km) · Puyong-bong (부용봉) (1.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sae-gol (새골) (0.8 km), T’amgu (탐구) (0.9 km), Kogurŭm (고구름) (0.9 km), Hup’yŏng (후평) (1.0 km), Sinsang-dong (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jinbo-myeon (진보면) (8.1 km) · Seokbo-myeon (석보면) (8.3 km) · Yeongyang-eup (영양읍) (9.3 km) · Yeong-yang (영양) (12.5 km) · Imdong-myeon (임동면) (13.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Seoji Station (서지역) (30.4 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 "입암면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yŏngam-sa (영암사) (0.9 km) — Ibam-myŏn (입암면)
- Yongam-sa (용암사) (1.4 km) — Ibam-myŏn (입암면)
- Samhwa-sa (삼화사) (4.4 km) — Ibam-myŏn (입암면)
- Puyong-bong (부용봉) (1.6 km) — Ibam-myŏn (입암면)
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 Ibam-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Yeong-yang, 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 →