Official / Local Name북산면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Chuncheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.9589°N, 127.912°E · 196 m
Overview
Set at 196 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Chuncheon-si (Gangwon Province), Buksan-myeon (북산면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 북산면 (Buksan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Chuncheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 196 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Chuncheon Station (춘천역) (19.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sujeongam (수정암) (6.7 km) · Bucheonggogae (부청고개) (4.2 km) · Gwaneumsa (관음사) (7.0 km) · Sapdarigogae (삽다리고개) (4.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | T’ong-gol (통골) (1.6 km), Danggol (당골) (1.8 km), Anmoraebat (안모래밭) (2.0 km), Sajeolli (사전리) (2.0 km), Baengminteo (백민터) (2.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Dong-myeon (동면) (9.9 km) · Gandong-myeon (간동면) (14.0 km) · Duchon-myeon (두촌면) (14.2 km) · Sinbuk-eup (신북읍) (14.2 km) · Sin-dong (신동) (16.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Chuncheon Station (춘천역) (19.0 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 "북산면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sujeongam (수정암) (6.7 km) — Buksan-myeon (북산면)
- Bucheonggogae (부청고개) (4.2 km) — Buksan-myeon (북산면)
- Gwaneumsa (관음사) (7.0 km) — Buksan-myeon (북산면)
- Sapdarigogae (삽다리고개) (4.3 km) — Buksan-myeon (북산면)
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 Buksan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Chuncheon-si, 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 →