Official / Local Name갑천면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Hoengseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.5795°N, 128.1031°E · 295 m
Overview
Set at 295 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Hoengseong-gun (Gangwon Province), Gapcheon-myeon (갑천면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 갑천면 (Gapcheon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Hoengseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 295 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Wonju Station (원주역) (28.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Pamgol-gogae (밤골고개) (1.1 km) · Kuri-bong (구리봉) (2.1 km) · Tongmak-kogae (동막고개) (2.7 km) · Changsŭng-gogae (장승고개) (2.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Pam-gol (밤골) (0.7 km), Ch’ang-mal (창말) (1.7 km), K’ŭn-gol (큰골) (1.8 km), Sunaji (수나지) (1.8 km), Tongmak (동막) (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Cheongil-myeon (청일면) (7.3 km) · Tunnae-myŏn (둔내면) (11.3 km) · Ucheon-myeon (우천면) (12.3 km) · Tong-myŏn (동면) (12.6 km) · Gonggeun-myeon (공근면) (13.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Wonju Station (원주역) (28.4 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 "갑천면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Pamgol-gogae (밤골고개) (1.1 km) — Gapcheon-myeon (갑천면)
- Kuri-bong (구리봉) (2.1 km) — Gapcheon-myeon (갑천면)
- Tongmak-kogae (동막고개) (2.7 km) — Gapcheon-myeon (갑천면)
- Changsŭng-gogae (장승고개) (2.9 km) — Gapcheon-myeon (갑천면)
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 Gapcheon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hoengseong-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 →