Official / Local Name후평3동
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Chuncheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.8734°N, 127.7553°E · 99 m
Overview
Situated in Chuncheon-si, Gangwon Province at 99 m elevation, Hupyeong-dong (후평3동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 후평3동 (Hupyeong-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Chuncheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 99 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Namchuncheon Station (남춘천역) (3.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ch’ŏngnyong-sa (청룡사) (1.3 km) · Pŏphwa-sa (법화사) (1.5 km) · Danbongsa (단봉사) (2.6 km) · Soyang-sa (소양사) (2.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hup’yŏngsam-dong (후평3동) (0.4 km), Hup’yŏngi-dong (후평2동) (0.8 km), Dwinmotaengi (뒷모탱이) (1.0 km), Hyojasam-dong (효자3동) (1.1 km), Soejilgŏri (쇠질거리) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hupyeong-dong (후평2동) (0.7 km) · Hyoja-dong (효자3동) (1.2 km) · Hupyeong-dong (후평1동) (1.6 km) · Hyoja-dong (효자2동) (1.7 km) · Gyo-dong (교동) (1.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Namchuncheon Station (남춘천역) (3.0 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 "후평3동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ch’ŏngnyong-sa (청룡사) (1.3 km) — Hupyeong-dong (후평3동)
- Pŏphwa-sa (법화사) (1.5 km) — Hupyeong-dong (후평3동)
- Danbongsa (단봉사) (2.6 km) — Hupyeong-dong (후평3동)
- Soyang-sa (소양사) (2.6 km) — Hupyeong-dong (후평3동)
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 Hupyeong-dong (pop. 12,000) in Chuncheon-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 →