Official / Local Name북평면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Jeongseon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.4487°N, 128.672°E · 350 m
Overview
Set at 350 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Jeongseon-gun (Gangwon Province), Bukpyeong-myeon (북평면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 북평면 (Bukpyeong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Jeongseon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 350 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Najeon Station (나전역) (0.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hyangch’on-sa (향촌사) (1.1 km) · Namp’yŏngnibuk-kul (남평리북굴) (1.2 km) · Chinp’iri Cave (진피리굴) (2.4 km) · Okkap-sa (옥갑사) (4.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Handae-dong (한대동) (0.9 km), Ach’a-gol (아차골) (1.3 km), Hang-gol (항골) (1.4 km), Changyŏl (장열) (1.4 km), Ponghwach’i (봉화치) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yeoryang-myeon (여량면) (6.7 km) · Jeongseon-eup (정선읍) (9.2 km) · Jeongseon-gun (정선) (9.8 km) · Hwaam-myeon (화암면) (15.9 km) · Mitan-myeon (미탄면) (17.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Najeon Station (나전역) (0.3 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 "북평면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hyangch’on-sa (향촌사) (1.1 km) — Bukpyeong-myeon (북평면)
- Namp’yŏngnibuk-kul (남평리북굴) (1.2 km) — Bukpyeong-myeon (북평면)
- Chinp’iri Cave (진피리굴) (2.4 km) — Bukpyeong-myeon (북평면)
- Okkap-sa (옥갑사) (4.5 km) — Bukpyeong-myeon (북평면)
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 Bukpyeong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jeongseon-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 →