Official / Local Name근남면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Cheorwon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates38.2381°N, 127.5119°E · 782 m
Overview
Set at 782 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Cheorwon-gun (Gangwon Province), Geunnam-myeon (근남면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 근남면 (Geunnam-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Cheorwon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 782 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Woljeongri Station (월정리역) (25.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Daeseongsa (대성사) (3.5 km) · Supiryeong (수피령) (2.5 km) · Took-gol (1.2 km) · Jeonghyeon (정현) (3.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Mahyeon-ri (1.2 km), Tookdong (토옥동) (1.4 km), Supi (수피) (1.9 km), Yuktal-li (1.9 km), Sagong-ni (2.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gimhwa-eup (김화읍) (6.4 km) · Cheorwon-gun (철원) (9.8 km) · Sangseo-myeon (상서면) (10.0 km) · Seo-myeon (서면) (10.6 km) · Geunbuk-myeon (근북면) (12.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Woljeongri Station (월정리역) (25.8 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 "근남면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Daeseongsa (대성사) (3.5 km) — Geunnam-myeon (근남면)
- Supiryeong (수피령) (2.5 km) — Geunnam-myeon (근남면)
- Took-gol (1.2 km) — Geunnam-myeon (근남면)
- Jeonghyeon (정현) (3.1 km) — Geunnam-myeon (근남면)
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 Geunnam-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Cheorwon-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 →