Official / Local Name도개면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Gumi)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.3042°N, 128.354°E · 201 m
Overview
Set at 201 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Gumi (North Gyeongsang), Togae-myŏn (도개면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 도개면 (Togae-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Gumi |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 201 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Apo Station (아포역) (18.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Munsu-sa (문수사) (2.7 km) · Wŏram-jŏng (월암정) (4.2 km) · Munam-san (문암산) (1.9 km) · Kalt’i-jae (갈티재) (2.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Nongbau (농바우) (1.1 km), Chaegung (재궁) (1.2 km), Wŏndang-gol (원당골) (1.2 km), Sin’gong-ni (신곡리) (1.5 km), Togae (도개) (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Oksŏng-myŏn (옥성면) (6.8 km) · Tanmil-myŏn (단밀면) (7.2 km) · Seonsan-eup (선산읍) (8.3 km) · Gucheon-myeon (구천면) (8.5 km) · Danbuk-myeon (단북면) (10.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Apo Station (아포역) (18.4 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 "도개면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Munsu-sa (문수사) (2.7 km) — Togae-myŏn (도개면)
- Wŏram-jŏng (월암정) (4.2 km) — Togae-myŏn (도개면)
- Munam-san (문암산) (1.9 km) — Togae-myŏn (도개면)
- Kalt’i-jae (갈티재) (2.7 km) — Togae-myŏn (도개면)
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 Togae-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Gumi, 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 →