Official / Local Name횡성읍
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Hoengseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.4967°N, 127.9883°E · 130 m
Overview
Situated in Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon Province at 130 m elevation, Hoengseong-eup (횡성읍, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 횡성읍 (Hoengseong-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Hoengseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 130 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Wonju Station (원주역) (16.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Unam-jŏng (우남정) (0.7 km) · Pogwang-sa (보광사) (3.0 km) · Ch’ŏngsan-sa (청산사) (5.0 km) · Yonghwa-sa (용화사) (5.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Ŭpsang-ni (읍상리) (0.7 km), Hoengsŏng (0.8 km), Masal-li (마산리) (1.1 km), Malmi (말미) (1.1 km), K’ŭn-gol (큰골) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hoengseong-gun (횡성군) (1.0 km) · Gonggeun-myeon (공근면) (5.0 km) · Ucheon-myeon (우천면) (10.2 km) · Hojeo-myeon (호저면) (10.6 km) · Socho-myeon (소초면) (10.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Wonju Station (원주역) (16.0 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 "횡성읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Unam-jŏng (우남정) (0.7 km) — Hoengseong-eup (횡성읍)
- Pogwang-sa (보광사) (3.0 km) — Hoengseong-eup (횡성읍)
- Ch’ŏngsan-sa (청산사) (5.0 km) — Hoengseong-eup (횡성읍)
- Yonghwa-sa (용화사) (5.3 km) — Hoengseong-eup (횡성읍)
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 Hoengseong-eup (pop. 12,000) in Hoengseong-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 →