Official / Local Name두촌면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Hongcheon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.8933°N, 128.0511°E · 328 m
Overview
Set at 328 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Hongcheon-gun (Gangwon Province), Duchon-myeon (두촌면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 두촌면 (Duchon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Hongcheon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 328 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Namchuncheon Station (남춘천역) (28.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Jangnamgyo (장남교) (1.4 km) · Wondonggyo (원동교) (1.5 km) · Swiinjae (쉬인재) (2.9 km) · Eoguchongyo (어구촌교) (1.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Solgyeongji (솔경지) (0.9 km), Andwigol (안뒤골) (1.4 km), Wongeori (원거리) (1.4 km), Namdeokgol (남덕골) (1.5 km), Eogumal (어구말) (1.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Naechon-myeon (내촌면) (11.5 km) · Nam-myeon (남면) (12.1 km) · Hongcheon-gun (홍천) (13.2 km) · Buksan-myeon (북산면) (14.2 km) · Hwachon-myeon (화촌면) (15.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Namchuncheon Station (남춘천역) (28.9 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 "두촌면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Jangnamgyo (장남교) (1.4 km) — Duchon-myeon (두촌면)
- Wondonggyo (원동교) (1.5 km) — Duchon-myeon (두촌면)
- Swiinjae (쉬인재) (2.9 km) — Duchon-myeon (두촌면)
- Eoguchongyo (어구촌교) (1.8 km) — Duchon-myeon (두촌면)
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 Duchon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hongcheon-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 →