Official / Local Name파천면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Cheongsong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.4506°N, 129.021°E · 346 m
Overview
Set at 346 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Cheongsong-gun (North Gyeongsang), Pacheon-myeon (파천면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 파천면 (Pacheon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Cheongsong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 346 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Andong Station (안동역) (28.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Pyŏkchin-jŏng (벽진정) (1.6 km) · Ch’ŏngnyong-sa (청룡사) (1.9 km) · Pogwang-sa (4.2 km) · Ch’ŏnma-san (천마산) (2.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Chungdŭl (0.8 km), Yedisa-ri (옛이사리) (0.9 km), Koraebi (고래비) (1.0 km), Kŏsil (거실) (1.2 km), Tŏkch’ŏn (덕천) (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Cheongsong-gun (청송군) (3.4 km) · Cheongsong-eup (청송읍) (8.6 km) · Jinbo-myeon (진보면) (9.1 km) · Kiran-myŏn (길안면) (10.9 km) · Pudong-myŏn (부동면) (15.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Andong Station (안동역) (28.5 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 "파천면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Pyŏkchin-jŏng (벽진정) (1.6 km) — Pacheon-myeon (파천면)
- Ch’ŏngnyong-sa (청룡사) (1.9 km) — Pacheon-myeon (파천면)
- Pogwang-sa (4.2 km) — Pacheon-myeon (파천면)
- Ch’ŏnma-san (천마산) (2.8 km) — Pacheon-myeon (파천면)
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 Pacheon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Cheongsong-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 →