Official / Local Name해안면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Yanggu-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates38.284°N, 128.1206°E · 434 m
Overview
Set at 434 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yanggu-gun (Gangwon Province), Haean-myeon (해안면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 해안면 (Haean-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Yanggu-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 434 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Chŏjin Station (38.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yanggujeonjaengginyeomgwan (양구전쟁기념관) (2.3 km) · Jeongansa (정안사) (2.6 km) · Je sa ttanggul-ginyeombi (제 4 땅굴기념비) (4.0 km) · Uncheongyo (운천교) (1.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sooryudong (소오류동) (0.6 km), Sangpyeong (상평) (0.8 km), Deokjanggae (덕장개) (0.9 km), Unjeondong (운전동) (1.1 km), Oryu-ri (오류리) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Dong-myeon (동면) (7.8 km) · Seohwa-myeon (서화면) (8.8 km) · Bangsan-myeon (방산면) (17.4 km) · Buk-myeon (북면) (21.6 km) · Yanggu-gun (양구군) (23.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Chŏjin Station (38.9 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 "해안면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yanggujeonjaengginyeomgwan (양구전쟁기념관) (2.3 km) — Haean-myeon (해안면)
- Jeongansa (정안사) (2.6 km) — Haean-myeon (해안면)
- Je sa ttanggul-ginyeombi (제 4 땅굴기념비) (4.0 km) — Haean-myeon (해안면)
- Uncheongyo (운천교) (1.3 km) — Haean-myeon (해안면)
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 Haean-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yanggu-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 →