Official / Local Name북면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Yeongwol-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.2692°N, 128.4322°E · 359 m
Overview
Set at 359 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yeongwol-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 · Yeongwol-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 359 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Yeondang Station (연당역) (9.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Kolmach’a Cave (골마차굴) (1.9 km) · Pyŏngch’ang Cave (병창굴) (2.0 km) · Sebŏnji-san (세번지산) (0.7 km) · Nuru-gogae (누루고개) (1.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Wŏlchŏn (월전) (1.0 km), Chippaji (집빠지) (1.2 km), Tojang-gol (도장골) (1.3 km), Oman-dong (오만동) (1.4 km), Sŏnghwang-dong (성황동) (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yeongwol-eup (영월읍) (9.5 km) · Hanbando-myeon (한반도면) (9.6 km) · Yeongwol-gun (영월군) (9.9 km) · Pyeongchang-eup (평창읍) (10.3 km) · Mitan-myeon (미탄면) (11.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Yeondang Station (연당역) (9.9 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
- Kolmach’a Cave (골마차굴) (1.9 km) — Buk-myeon (북면)
- Pyŏngch’ang Cave (병창굴) (2.0 km) — Buk-myeon (북면)
- Sebŏnji-san (세번지산) (0.7 km) — Buk-myeon (북면)
- Nuru-gogae (누루고개) (1.4 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 Yeongwol-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 →