Official / Local Name동면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Chuncheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.8837°N, 127.8524°E · 226 m
Overview
Set at 226 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Chuncheon-si (Gangwon Province), Dong-myeon (동면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 동면 (Dong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Chuncheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 226 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Namchuncheon Station (남춘천역) (11.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yongch’ŏn-sa (용천사) (4.3 km) · Suribong (수리봉) (1.5 km) · Dokjeomgogae (독점고개) (2.7 km) · P’yŏngch’on-gyo (평촌교) (1.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sinbaegol (신배골) (0.5 km), Hambakgol (함박골) (1.2 km), Mupuregol (무푸레골) (1.5 km), Yeonyeopgol (연엽골) (1.5 km), Umugol (우무골) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Dongnae-myeon (동내면) (7.5 km) · Hupyeong-dong (후평3동) (8.6 km) · Hupyeong-dong (후평2동) (9.3 km) · Hupyeong-dong (후평1동) (9.5 km) · Seoksa-dong (석사동) (9.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Namchuncheon Station (남춘천역) (11.5 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 "동면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yongch’ŏn-sa (용천사) (4.3 km) — Dong-myeon (동면)
- Suribong (수리봉) (1.5 km) — Dong-myeon (동면)
- Dokjeomgogae (독점고개) (2.7 km) — Dong-myeon (동면)
- P’yŏngch’on-gyo (평촌교) (1.4 km) — Dong-myeon (동면)
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 Dong-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 →