Official / Local Name하장면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Samcheok-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.2433°N, 128.9138°E · 1037 m
Overview
Set at 1037 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Samcheok-si (Gangwon Province), Hajang-myŏn (하장면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 하장면 (Hajang-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Samcheok-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 1037 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Chujeon Station (추전역) (5.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Punju-ryŏng (분주령) (0.8 km) · Daitoku-san (대덕산) (1.4 km) · Wŏltun Cave (월둔굴) (3.0 km) · T’aesallibakkum Cave (태산리밭굼굴) (3.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sagol (절골) (0.9 km), P’i-gol (피골) (1.7 km), Yangmaek-kol (양맥골) (2.2 km), Sangp’anmun (상판문) (2.3 km), Anch’angjuk (3.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Samsu-dong (삼수동) (4.4 km) · Gohan-eup (고한읍) (7.4 km) · Sabuk-eup (사북읍) (8.4 km) · Taebaek-si (태백) (10.8 km) · Hwangji-dong (황지동) (11.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Chujeon Station (추전역) (5.7 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 "하장면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Punju-ryŏng (분주령) (0.8 km) — Hajang-myŏn (하장면)
- Daitoku-san (대덕산) (1.4 km) — Hajang-myŏn (하장면)
- Wŏltun Cave (월둔굴) (3.0 km) — Hajang-myŏn (하장면)
- T’aesallibakkum Cave (태산리밭굼굴) (3.0 km) — Hajang-myŏn (하장면)
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 Hajang-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Samcheok-si, 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 →