Official / Local Name동산면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Chuncheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.7747°N, 127.7853°E · 337 m
Overview
Set at 337 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Chuncheon-si (Gangwon Province), Dongsan-myeon (동산면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 동산면 (Dongsan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Chuncheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 337 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gimyujeong Station (신남역) (7.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Jeongguksa (정국사) (2.6 km) · Wonchang il gyo (원창일교) (0.6 km) · Bongmyeong Sam Gyo (봉명삼교) (1.0 km) · Bongmyeong I Gyo (봉명이교) (1.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Suyonggol (쉬영골) (0.6 km), Yangjimal (양지말) (1.2 km), Wonmudong (원무동) (1.2 km), Dokjanggol (독장골) (1.3 km), Baeksanggol (백상골) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Dongnae-myeon (동내면) (7.1 km) · Bukbang-myeon (북방면) (7.2 km) · Sindong-myeon (신동면) (8.4 km) · Seoksa-dong (석사동) (9.5 km) · Toegye-dong (퇴계동) (9.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gimyujeong Station (신남역) (7.9 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 "동산면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Jeongguksa (정국사) (2.6 km) — Dongsan-myeon (동산면)
- Wonchang il gyo (원창일교) (0.6 km) — Dongsan-myeon (동산면)
- Bongmyeong Sam Gyo (봉명삼교) (1.0 km) — Dongsan-myeon (동산면)
- Bongmyeong I Gyo (봉명이교) (1.2 km) — Dongsan-myeon (동산면)
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 Dongsan-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 →