Official / Local Name김삿갓면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Yeongwol-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.1007°N, 128.6342°E · 699 m
Overview
Set at 699 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yeongwol-gun (Gangwon Province), Gimsatgat-myeon (김삿갓면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 김삿갓면 (Gimsatgat-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Yeongwol-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 699 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Seokhang Station (석항역) (10.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ch’ŏngnyang-sa (청량사) (1.0 km) · Pyŏkkol Cave (벽골굴) (3.8 km) · Taegŭmi-gol (대금이골) (1.2 km) · Yŏngwŏl-sŏnwŏn (영월선원) (6.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yŏlchae (열재) (0.8 km), Cho-ch’on (조촌) (0.9 km), Ŭmji-mal (음지말) (2.0 km), Chiksil (직실) (2.1 km), Misariŏgu (미사리어구) (2.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yeongchun-myeon (영춘면) (11.8 km) · Buseok-myeon (부석면) (12.7 km) · Jungdong-myeon (중동면) (13.0 km) · Sangdong-eup (상동읍) (15.5 km) · Dansan-myeon (단산면) (15.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Seokhang Station (석항역) (10.8 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 "김삿갓면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ch’ŏngnyang-sa (청량사) (1.0 km) — Gimsatgat-myeon (김삿갓면)
- Pyŏkkol Cave (벽골굴) (3.8 km) — Gimsatgat-myeon (김삿갓면)
- Taegŭmi-gol (대금이골) (1.2 km) — Gimsatgat-myeon (김삿갓면)
- Yŏngwŏl-sŏnwŏn (영월선원) (6.0 km) — Gimsatgat-myeon (김삿갓면)
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 Gimsatgat-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yeongwol-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 →