Official / Local Name화암면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Jeongseon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.3409°N, 128.7903°E · 520 m
Overview
Set at 520 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Jeongseon-gun (Gangwon Province), Hwaam-myeon (화암면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 화암면 (Hwaam-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Jeongseon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 520 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Seonpyeong Station (선평역) (7.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Puam-sa (부암사) (0.7 km) · Hwaamjongnyu Cave (화암종류굴) (0.9 km) · Chongyu Cave (종유굴) (1.0 km) · Puram-sa (불암사) (2.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Mich’ŏn (미천) (0.5 km), Kŭrimbawi (그림바위) (0.7 km), Ch’ŏnp’o (천포) (1.1 km), Hwap’yo-dong (화표동) (1.1 km), Wŏnt’ŏ (원터) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jeongseon-gun (정선) (6.2 km) · Nam-myŏn (남면) (9.1 km) · Sabuk-eup (사북읍) (12.9 km) · Jeongseon-eup (정선읍) (14.3 km) · Hajang-myŏn (하장면) (15.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Seonpyeong Station (선평역) (7.2 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 "화암면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Puam-sa (부암사) (0.7 km) — Hwaam-myeon (화암면)
- Hwaamjongnyu Cave (화암종류굴) (0.9 km) — Hwaam-myeon (화암면)
- Chongyu Cave (종유굴) (1.0 km) — Hwaam-myeon (화암면)
- Puram-sa (불암사) (2.7 km) — Hwaam-myeon (화암면)
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 Hwaam-myeon (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 →