Official / Local Name부론면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Wonju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.2093°N, 127.7916°E · 295 m
Overview
Set at 295 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Wonju-si (Gangwon Province), Buron-myeon (부론면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 부론면 (Buron-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Wonju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 295 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Donghwa Station (동화역) (16.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Pungjeomgogae (풍점고개) (0.3 km) · Ch’ŏngnim-sa (청림사) (3.8 km) · Jatnamugogae (잣나무고개) (1.1 km) · Hakgogae (학고개) (1.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sutgamagol (숯가마골) (0.5 km), Namdalgi (남달기) (0.8 km), Dongjeom (동점) (1.3 km), Uijae (의재) (1.4 km), Songjŏng (송정) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Angseong-myeon (앙성면) (7.8 km) · Kwirae-myŏn (귀래면) (8.0 km) · Munmak-eup (문막읍) (8.8 km) · Sotae-myeon (소태면) (11.0 km) · Heungeop-myeon (흥업면) (12.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Donghwa Station (동화역) (16.0 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 "부론면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Pungjeomgogae (풍점고개) (0.3 km) — Buron-myeon (부론면)
- Ch’ŏngnim-sa (청림사) (3.8 km) — Buron-myeon (부론면)
- Jatnamugogae (잣나무고개) (1.1 km) — Buron-myeon (부론면)
- Hakgogae (학고개) (1.8 km) — Buron-myeon (부론면)
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 Buron-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Wonju-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 →