Official / Local Name동면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Yanggu-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates38.238°N, 128.0524°E · 293 m
Overview
Set at 293 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yanggu-gun (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 · Yanggu-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 293 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Chŏjin Station (46.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Piuineungseonjeontujeonjeokbi (피의능선전투전적비) (2.2 km) · Baekjejeonsigwan (백제전시관) (2.4 km) · Peonchiboljeontujeonjeokbi (펀치볼전투전적비) (2.5 km) · Simgoksa (심곡사) (3.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Dumil (두밀) (0.9 km), Kaejami-gol (개자미골) (1.1 km), Munbauan (문바우안) (1.3 km), Muhak (무학) (1.5 km), Araettumil (아랫두밀) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Haean-myeon (해안면) (7.8 km) · Bangsan-myeon (방산면) (11.3 km) · Seohwa-myeon (서화면) (13.7 km) · Yanggu-gun (양구군) (16.3 km) · Yanggu-eup (양구읍) (16.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Chŏjin Station (46.6 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
- Piuineungseonjeontujeonjeokbi (피의능선전투전적비) (2.2 km) — Dong-myeon (동면)
- Baekjejeonsigwan (백제전시관) (2.4 km) — Dong-myeon (동면)
- Peonchiboljeontujeonjeokbi (펀치볼전투전적비) (2.5 km) — Dong-myeon (동면)
- Simgoksa (심곡사) (3.0 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 Yanggu-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 →