Official / Local Name북면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Inje-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates38.1638°N, 128.3149°E · 742 m
Overview
Set at 742 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Inje-gun (Gangwon Province), Buk-myeon (북면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 북면 (Buk-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Inje-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 742 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Chŏjin Station (45.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hangyesanseong (한계산성) (3.7 km) · Seokhwangsa (석황사) (4.1 km) · Baekdamsa (백담사) (5.2 km) · Sibiseonnyeotanggyegok (십이선녀탕계곡) (0.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Baekdamsamanhaemaeul (백담사만해마을) (2.6 km), Winnamgyo (윗남교) (2.8 km), Dangjeonggok (당정곡) (2.9 km), Araenamgyo (아래남교) (2.9 km), Haguman (하구만) (2.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Inje-gun (인제) (11.9 km) · Inje-eup (인제읍) (12.6 km) · Seohwa-myeon (서화면) (13.0 km) · Toseong-myeon (토성면) (18.4 km) · Nohak-dong (노학동) (19.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Chŏjin Station (45.2 km). KTX Gangneung Line from Seoul to Pyeongchang & Gangneung (1h 30m–2h); ITX-Cheongchun to Chuncheon; Express Bus to Sokcho. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "북면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hangyesanseong (한계산성) (3.7 km) — Buk-myeon (북면)
- Seokhwangsa (석황사) (4.1 km) — Buk-myeon (북면)
- Baekdamsa (백담사) (5.2 km) — Buk-myeon (북면)
- Sibiseonnyeotanggyegok (십이선녀탕계곡) (0.6 km) — Buk-myeon (북면)
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 Gangwon Province.
- 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 Buk-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Inje-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov (Autumn Foliage), Dec–Feb (Winter Snow). Gangwon Province → · 3,651 All Cities →