Official / Local Name고한읍
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Jeongseon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.1885°N, 128.8672°E · 902 m
Overview
Set at 902 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Jeongseon-gun (Gangwon Province), Gohan-eup (고한읍, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 고한읍 (Gohan-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Jeongseon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 902 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gohan Station (고한역) (1.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Paegyŏn-am (백연암) (1.1 km) · Ilgwang-sa (일광사) (2.3 km) · Chŏngam-sa (정암사) (2.3 km) · Chŏkcho-am (적조암) (3.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Pugŭmso (부금소) (0.5 km), Chunggallae (중갈래) (0.7 km), Sae-maŭl (새마을) (0.9 km), Sanggallae (상갈래) (1.0 km), Ssaridŏk (싸리덕) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sabuk-eup (사북읍) (6.0 km) · Hajang-myŏn (하장면) (7.4 km) · Sangjang-dong (상장동) (9.7 km) · Sangdong-eup (상동읍) (10.1 km) · Mungoksodo-dong (문곡소도동) (10.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gohan Station (고한역) (1.7 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 "고한읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Paegyŏn-am (백연암) (1.1 km) — Gohan-eup (고한읍)
- Ilgwang-sa (일광사) (2.3 km) — Gohan-eup (고한읍)
- Chŏngam-sa (정암사) (2.3 km) — Gohan-eup (고한읍)
- Chŏkcho-am (적조암) (3.8 km) — Gohan-eup (고한읍)
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 Gohan-eup (pop. 12,000) in Jeongseon-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 →