Uiseong

Uiseong (의성) is a county in North Gyeongsang, South Korea. It is known across the nation as the capital of garlic. While it offers a quiet escape from bustling metropolitan areas, it is distinguished by its rich agricultural heritage, fertile lands, and vibrant local culinary culture.

Located in the central inland region of Gyeongsangbuk-do, Uiseong is a peaceful rural county.

Uiseong is inland and has large temperature swings, both between seasons and between day and night. Winters are cold and dry: in January the average low is about −10°C, and December to February each get less than 25 mm of precipitation. Summers are hot, with average highs around 31°C in August.Rainfall is about 1,000 mm a year, more than half of it falling from June to August. In spring, daytime highs are often about 15–17°C above the night-time lows.

Uiseong can be reached by train from Cheongnyangni Station in Seoul. Travelers can take either the KTX-Eum or ITX-Maum to Uiseong Station.

• 36.353827128.6934851 Uiseong Station (의성역), 89-8 Munso 3-gil, Uiseong-eup, ☏ +82 54-832-7788. You can arrive at Uiseong Station by taking Mugunghwa Lake, KTX-Eum, ITX-Maum.  

Local buses and taxis are available in Uiseong. As many attractions are located outside the main town area, travelling by car can be convenient.

• 36.273981128.6749991 Gyeongdeok Royal Tomb (경덕왕릉), San 8, Daeri, Geumseong-myeon, ☏ +82 54-830-6549. A tomb believed to belong to King Gyeongdeok of Jomunguk, an ancient tribal state that once existed in the Uiseong area. The tomb is surrounded by pine trees and features a stone monument and other traditional stone structures.  
• 36.276686128.6693582 Uiseong Chomunguk Museum (의성조문국박물관), 83 Chojeon 1-gil, Geumseong-myeon, ☏ +82 54-830-6915. 09:00-18:00, closed Mondays. A museum dedicated to the history and archaeological heritage of the ancient state of Jomunguk. It displays artifacts excavated from ancient tombs in Uiseong and has a dinosaur-themed outdoor playground. Free.  

• 36.228923128.7560693 Binggyegyegok Valley (빙계계곡), 896 Binggye-ri, Chunsan-myeon. A scenic valley designated as a county park in 1987. It is famous for its natural ice holes and wind holes, which produce cool air in summer and warm air in winter. The valley also contains historic Buddhist stone pagodas.  

• 36.458267128.7506494 Gounsa Temple (고운사), 415 Gounsa-gil, Danchon-myeon. A historic Buddhist temple founded by the monk Uisang in 681 during the Silla period. Surrounded by mountains and forest, it features traditional pavilions and cultural heritage buildings. Temple stay programs are also available.  

• 36.255207128.683835 Five-story Stone Pagoda in Tamni-ri (의성 탑리리 오층석탑) (의성 탑리리 오층석탑), 5-3 Ocheungseoktap-gil, Geumseong-myeon. A 9.6-metre-high stone pagoda dating from the Unified Silla period. Designated as National Treasure No. 77, it combines architectural features of brick pagodas and wooden buildings.  

• 36.243388128.7030096 Sanun Ecological Park (산운생태공원), 19 Sujeongsa-gil, Geumseong-myeon, ☏ +82 54-830-6952. 09:00-18:00 (Mar-Oct), 09:00-17:00 (Nov-Feb), closed Mondays. An ecological park created by renovating a former elementary school. It features exhibitions about geology, dinosaurs, local history and ecology, as well as a pond, walking trails and outdoor learning facilities. Free.  

• 36.484728128.5277637 Uiseong Heron Eco Center (왜가리생태관), 1185 Waegari-gil, Sinpyeong-myeon, ☏ +82 54-861-3450. 09:00-18:00, closed Mondays. An ecological exhibition and education center in Heron Ecology Village. Visitors can learn about herons, local wildlife, bird habitats and the relationship between dinosaurs and birds.  

• 36.336018128.8807898 Geumbong Recreational Forest (금봉자연휴양림), 114 Hyuyangnim-gil, Oksan-myeon, ☏ +82 54-833-0123. A forest recreation area surrounded by nature, offering woodland accommodation, walking trails and outdoor activities. It is a good place to enjoy a peaceful stay in the countryside.  

• 36.2622128.70949 Geumseongsan and Bibongsan (금성산·비봉산), Tamni-ri, Geumseong-myeon. Two mountains overlooking the Geumseong-myeon area. The surrounding landscape includes volcanic geological formations and historic sites, making the area suitable for hiking and sightseeing.  

• 36.390507128.40691710 Korean Traditional Creative Museum (한국전통창조박물관), 22-8 Jungnyeon-gil, Danbuk-myeon, ☏ +82 54-861-9190. A local museum showcasing traditional Korean culture, crafts and everyday life. It offers visitors an opportunity to learn about Korean heritage and traditional lifestyles.  

• 36.209397128.7186731 Jeongane Farm (정아네농장). A farm offering hands-on rural experiences and educational programs. Visitors can participate in activities such as apple picking, making apple barley bread, and preparing apple cinnamon tea, as well as learning about healthy eating and experiencing eco-friendly rural life.  

• 36.3842128.43562 HOPPY HOLIDAY (호피홀리데이), 2068, Soboangye-ro, Angye-myeon, ☏ +82 0507-1476-9285. 15:00-22:00 (Closed on Monday-Thursday). Hoppy Holiday is a local craft brewery and pub located in Uiseong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The establishment produces craft beer using locally grown rice and regional agricultural products. Operated by young founders who relocated to Uiseong, the facility serves as a small community and gathering space for both local residents and visitors.  (updated Nov 2026)
• 36.38503128.437723 sanjeok factory (산적공장), Angye Haengbok Platform, 30, Angyensijang-gil, Angye-myeon, ☏ +82 0507-1382-0942. 09:00-17:30 (Closed on Saturday-Sunday). The workshop offers hands-on craft programs, including rattan weaving and decoden crafting.  (updated Nov 2026)
• 36.36141128.680734 Uiseongyo pottery Workshop (의성요 도자기공방), 1082, Anpyeongeuiseong-ro, Uiseong-eup, ☏ +82 0507-1418-8804. 11:00-19:00 (Closed on Saturday-Sunday). The studio produces ceramic art and offers one-day pottery-making classes for visitors. It functions as a workspace and educational facility for traditional and contemporary ceramic craft.  (updated Nov 2026)

• Uiseong Superfood Garlic Festival: Annually, usually early autumn (around early October; dates vary by year). A three-day festival celebrating Uiseong's famous garlic, first held in 2018. Features garlic cooking contests, performances by popular singers, hands-on activities for families such as job experience activities for children, and a farmers' market with local specialties and a direct garlic market.
• Uiseong Summer Music Festa: Annually, usually in late August. A free outdoor summer concert held on a special stage at the stadium, starting in the evening. Each year several popular rock, indie and singer-songwriter acts perform. No advance registration is required. Organized by the World Confucian Culture Foundation and supported by Uiseong County.

• Sansuyu Village Flower Festival: , Sansuyu Village, Sagok-myeon, ☏ +82 54-830-6578. In spring, Sansuyu Village in Hwajeon-ri, Sagok-myeon, Uiseong-gun, is covered in yellow sansuyu blossoms from around 30,000 trees, creating a beautiful spring landscape. One of its main attractions is the 20-ri-long flower trail, where yellow sansuyu flowers contrast with the green garlic fields. It is a popular spot for a spring outing with family, friends, or loved ones. (date needs fixing)

• 36.346348128.6991291 Uiseong Traditional Market (의성전통시장), 12 Jeontongsijang 3-gil, Uiseong-eup, ☏ +82 54-830-6233. Market days are held on the 2nd, 7th, 12th, 17th, 22nd, and 27th of each month.. A traditional market selling local agricultural and seafood products, including Uiseong's famous garlic, as well as onions, peppers, sesame, and other local goods.  
• 36.422548128.6739012 Danchon Traditional Market (단촌시장), 15 Jangteo-gil, Danchon-myeon. A traditional five-day market selling agricultural products, seafood, processed foods, clothing and household goods. Market days are the 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th and 30th of each month.  
• 36.29926128.5815933 Bongyang Market (봉양장), 9-1 Doriwon 6-gil, Bongyang-myeon. A traditional five-day market selling local agricultural produce, seafood, processed foods, clothing and household goods. Market days are the 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th and 30th of each month.  
• 36.256177128.6814114 Geumseong Market (금성장), 56-1 Tapri-gil, Geumseong-myeon. A traditional market offering agricultural and livestock products, seafood, clothing, household goods and local food. Market days are the 1st, 6th, 11th, 16th, 21st and 26th of each month.  
• 36.384421128.4383435 Angye Public Market (안계시장), 14-11 Angyesijang-gil, Angye-myeon. A traditional market selling agricultural products, seafood, clothing, household goods and local food. Market days are the 1st, 6th, 11th, 16th, 21st and 26th of each month.  
• 36.350231128.6966846 Uiseong Central Market (염매시장), 12 Yeommaesijang-gil, Uiseong-eup. A permanent traditional market selling fresh produce, meat, seafood, processed foods and everyday household goods.  

• 36.34499128.699077 Uiseong Nonghyup Hanaro Mart (의성농협 하나로마트 로컬푸드직매장), 6 Jungang-gil, Uiseong-eup, ☏ +82 54-834-5547. A supermarket operated by the local agricultural cooperative, offering groceries, fresh produce and locally sourced agricultural products.  
• 36.350153128.6945478 Hanil Mart (한일마트), 6 Dongseo 2-gil, Uiseong-eup. A local supermarket selling groceries, food products and everyday household necessities.  
• 36.355242128.6940339 Fresh Mart (후레쉬마트), 105 Munso 3-gil, Uiseong-eup. A local grocery store offering food products, groceries and everyday necessities.  
• 36.2995128.579810 Uiseong Jungbu Nonghyup Hanaro Mart (의성중부농협 하나로마트), 57 Doriwon 1-gil, Bongyang-myeon, ☏ +82 54-832-2702. A local agricultural cooperative supermarket offering groceries, fresh produce and household essentials.  

• 36.357068128.6974861 Uiseong Garlic Dak-galbi Restaurant (의성마늘닭갈비), 경북 의성군 의성읍 북부길 198 의성마늘닭갈비, ☏ +82 2-1421-5892. 11:00-20:00, 14:30-17:00 (break time), 19:20 (last order). Uiseong Garlic Dak-galbi is a restaurant specializing in spicy chicken dishes made with garlic, the signature local ingredient of Uiseong. The menu offers a wide variety of choices, ranging from affordable single-person portions to the generous 'Emperor Set' served in hearty quantities. Visitors can enjoy tender chicken enhanced by the deep flavor of garlic-infused seasoning.  (updated Sep 2026)
• 36.38426128.435632 moonlight restaurant (달빛레스토랑), 2070, Soboangye-ro, Angye-myeon, ☏ +82 0507-1472-2319. 11:30-20:00(break time: 14:00-17:00, Closed on Sunday). Moonlight restaurant is an eating establishment that offers standard dining options, including local dishes and menu items.  (updated Nov 2026)
• 36.38635128.43613 Kim Gi-dong Jokbal (김기동족발), 74, Angyensijang-gil, Angye-myeon, ☏ +82 054-861-5679. 16:00-22:00 (Sat-Sunday: 14:00-22:00, Closed on Monday). Kim Gi-dong Jokbal is an eatery that specializes in jokbal (traditional Korean braised pig trotters). The establishment serves pork-based dishes prepared using standard culinary methods.  (updated Nov 2026)
• 36.38618128.435954 Premium Pork&Makchang (명품돼지&막창), 73, Angyensijang-gil, Angye-myeon, ☏ +82 0507-1423-7038. 11:30-23:00 (Closed on First, Third Tuesday). Premium Pork&Makchang is an eating establishment that specializes in pork meat and makchang . The restaurant serves pork-based dishes prepared using standard grilling methods.  (updated Nov 2026)
• 36.38634128.435035 Kkocchi Maeul (꼬치마을), 170-2, Angyensijang-gil, Angye-myeon, ☏ +82 054-862-9868. 10:00-20:00 (Closed on Monday). Kkocchi Maeul is a food establishment that serves simple street food and light snack items.  (updated Nov 2026)
• 36.3835128.43416 todaysmandoo (오늘손만두), 11, Yonggi 9-gil, An-myeon, ☏ 0507-1442-0701Country code missing. 11:00-15:00 (weekday), 11:00-19:00 (weekend), Closed on Monday. Oneul Sonmandu is a local restaurant specializing in daily handmade dumplings (mandu). The menu features freshly rolled dumplings filled with fresh, locally sourced ingredients prepared on-site.  (updated Nov 2026)
• 36.35291128.695477 Dallas Hamburger (달라스햄버거), 14-1, Guncheong-gil, Uiseong-eup, ☏ +82-2-3663-1909. 10:00-15:00 (Friday: 10:00-17:00, Closed on Saturday, Sunday). The burgers are made in a traditional Korean old-school style.  (updated Nov 2026)

• 36.347332128.6926741 Cafe Nine (카페 나인), 170 Namdaecheon-gil, Uiseong-eup, ☏ +82 54-3074-1036. 10:00-22:00. A café near the Namdaecheon Stream in Uiseong, offering a variety of drinks and a relaxing place to take a break. ₩1,000-10,000.  

• 36.346779128.6994012 Hyangchondang (향촌당), 11-6 Jeontongsijang 3-gil, Uiseong-eup (Near the east gate of Uiseong traditional market), ☏ +82 507-1363-9038. 10:30-20:00 daily. Café in a former mill and cotton-fluffing shop, in a wooden building dating from the Japanese colonial period. Serves grain lattes (five-grain, black sesame), and sells sesame and perilla oil made from local grains. Parking in front.  (updated Oct 2026)

• 36.3312128.24583 Cafe Sonamu (카페 소나무), 31 Yonggi 4-gil, Angye-myeon (2nd floor), ☏ +82 54-861-5000. 10:00-23:00. Café on the 2nd floor in Angye with a terrace decorated with potted plants and succulents. Serves coffee, ades and iced drinks.  (updated Oct 2026)

• 36.3524128.69714 Gunchung-gil 17 (군청길17), 17 Gunchung-gil, Uiseong-eup (Near Uiseong county office). Weekdays 08:00-22:00, weekends 12:00-22:00. Blue-painted café near the county office, named after its address. Known for its bingsu (shaved ice) in summer.  (updated Oct 2026)

• 36.2628128.71875 Yetnal-ui Geu Jip (옛날의그집), 1896 Dongbu-ro, Geumseong-myeon (At the entrance to Geumseong-myeon, on the way from Gunwi). 09:00-21:00, closed Tuesdays. Quiet café in the former Gaeil rest area building on the road between Gunwi and Uiseong.  (updated Oct 2026)

• 36.336686128.4947456 Cafe 101 (카페101), 101 Gangbyeon-gil, Bian-myeon. A café serving homemade waffles, coffee and smoothies, with outdoor seating.  

• 36.300431128.5768097 MODERN29 (모던29), 29-1 Doriwon 3-gil, Bongyang-myeon. A modern café serving coffee and desserts, with terrace seating and parking.  

• 36.3544128.698 Cafe Viya (카페비야), 155 Hongsul-ro, Uiseong-eup. A local café serving coffee, lattes, smoothies and desserts.  

• 36.391128.43589 Cafe 5th Avenue (카페5번가), 18 Ansin-ro, Angye-myeon. A spacious café with terrace seating, coffee and desserts.  

• 36.3002128.71841 Stay Mancheon (스테이 만천), 87, Mancheon 1-gil, Geumseong-myeon, ☏ +82-10-3885-3485. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. Stay Mancheon is a private, cozy countryside vacation home located in the peaceful village of Geumseong-myeon. Offering a wide 100-ping (approx. 330 m²) natural grass yard and a private 28-ping indoor space, it accommodates only one group per day, making it an ideal retreat for those seeking a tranquil country getaway (choncance) with friends, family, or pets. ₩275,000-365,000.  (updated Sep 2026)
• 36.42467128.762892 Chohae Gotaek (초해고택), 17-12, Manchwidang-gil, Jeomgok-myeon, ☏ +82 507-1394-2092. Check-in: 13:00, check-out: 11:00. Chohae Gotaek is a traditional 100-year-old Hanok, offering visitors a stay infused with Korean heritage. Chohae Gotaek is a traditional Hanok of Korean stay where you can experience authentic Korean heritage.  (updated Nov 2026)
• 36.2537128.75273 Uiseong Samiri Private Pension (사미리), 67-53, Samisingam-ro, Chunsan-myeon, ☏ +82 507-1403-6623. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. A quiet private pension that welcomes only one team per day.  (updated Nov 2026)
• 36.24571128.7015444 Uiseong Soudang (의성소우당) (의성소우당), 55 Sanunmaeul-gil, Geumseong-myeon, ☏ +82 54-834-7762. A traditional Korean hanok guesthouse in Sanun Village. The historic property has six guest rooms, traditional architecture and beautiful gardens.  

• 36.369088128.6505475 Manggaegol (망개골) (망개골), 681-79 Anpyeonguiseong-ro, Anpyeong-myeon, ☏ +82 10-4073-7345. A rural pension located in the countryside of Anpyeong-myeon, offering accommodation in a quiet natural setting.  

• 36.359025128.8019746 Gaeuldam (가을담) (가을담), 47 Gamgye 2-gil, Oksan-myeon, ☏ +82 10-3959-0479. A private rural accommodation in Oksan-myeon, suitable for visitors seeking a quiet countryside stay.  

• 36.32639128.5128217 Haengbokhan-ga (행복한家) (행복한가), 164 Jangchun 2-gil, Bian-myeon. A private pension located in Bian-myeon, offering accommodation in a rural setting.  

• 36.261223128.6801298 Hyu & Jeong (휴앤정) (휴앤정), 107-26 Tamni-gil, Geumseong-myeon. A pension located in Geumseong-myeon, offering a countryside accommodation experience.  

• 36.350476128.3049249 Danmil Auto Camp (단밀오토캠) (단밀오토캠), 734 Doan-ro, Danmil-myeon. A camping accommodation in Danmil-myeon, suitable for visitors looking for an outdoor stay.  

• 36.354518128.41534510 Beclassy Uiseong Yongsa (비클래시 의성용사점) (비클래시 의성용사점), 17-3 Yongsa 2-gil, Gucheon-myeon. A private villa-style accommodation located in Gucheon-myeon.  

Uiseong is generally a quiet and safe rural area. Visitors should take normal precautions when travelling and check transportation schedules in advance, especially when travelling to rural areas.

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