Official / Local Name기린면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Inje-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.9624°N, 128.3891°E · 693 m
Overview
Set at 693 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Inje-gun (Gangwon Province), Girin-myeon (기린면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 기린면 (Girin-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Inje-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 693 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gangneung Station (강릉역) (50.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Bangdongyaksugwangwangji (방동약수관광지) (2.0 km) · Jindong Il Gyo (진동일교) (1.0 km) · Chudaegyo (추대교) (1.2 km) · Bangdonggyegok (방동계곡) (0.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Galteo (갈터) (1.0 km), Chindong-ni (진동리) (1.0 km), Aronggaji (아롱가지) (1.5 km), Dochaedong (도채동) (1.6 km), Dundeokdong (둔덕동) (1.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sangnam-myeon (상남면) (11.5 km) · Seo-myeon (서면) (11.6 km) · Inje-gun (인제) (15.7 km) · Inje-eup (인제읍) (16.8 km) · Nae-myŏn (내면) (19.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gangneung Station (강릉역) (50.1 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 "기린면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Bangdongyaksugwangwangji (방동약수관광지) (2.0 km) — Girin-myeon (기린면)
- Jindong Il Gyo (진동일교) (1.0 km) — Girin-myeon (기린면)
- Chudaegyo (추대교) (1.2 km) — Girin-myeon (기린면)
- Bangdonggyegok (방동계곡) (0.9 km) — Girin-myeon (기린면)
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 Girin-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Inje-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 →