Official / Local Name북방면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Hongcheon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.7228°N, 127.8349°E · 167 m
Overview
Situated in Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon Province at 167 m elevation, Bukbang-myeon (북방면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 북방면 (Bukbang-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Hongcheon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 167 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gimyujeong Station (신남역) (15.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yeokbatdeul (역밭들) (3.8 km) · Gangjaegusoryeongginyeomtapgongwon (강재구소령기념탑공원) (2.7 km) · Bulgeumbong (불금봉) (1.6 km) · Bongunggogae (본궁고개) (2.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Wongol (원골) (0.5 km), Geonneomal (건너말) (0.6 km), Neungtteul (능뜰) (1.5 km), Jingol (진골) (1.5 km), Golmal (골말) (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hongcheon-eup (홍천읍) (7.0 km) · Dongsan-myeon (동산면) (7.2 km) · Nam-myeon (남면) (13.2 km) · Dongnae-myeon (동내면) (13.4 km) · Hwachon-myeon (화촌면) (13.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gimyujeong Station (신남역) (15.0 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 "북방면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yeokbatdeul (역밭들) (3.8 km) — Bukbang-myeon (북방면)
- Gangjaegusoryeongginyeomtapgongwon (강재구소령기념탑공원) (2.7 km) — Bukbang-myeon (북방면)
- Bulgeumbong (불금봉) (1.6 km) — Bukbang-myeon (북방면)
- Bongunggogae (본궁고개) (2.1 km) — Bukbang-myeon (북방면)
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 Bukbang-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hongcheon-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 →