Official / Local Name현북면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Yangyang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.9564°N, 128.6389°E · 297 m
Overview
Set at 297 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yangyang-gun (Gangwon Province), Hyeonbuk-myeon (현북면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 현북면 (Hyeonbuk-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Yangyang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 297 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gangneung Station (강릉역) (31.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yonghwasa (용화사) (3.6 km) · Myeongjusa (명주사) (3.6 km) · Magŭndaemi-gol (마근대미골) (0.6 km) · Yongtangyo (용탄교) (2.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hamyeonokchi (하면옥치) (1.3 km), Dongdeul (동들) (1.4 km), Unmunam (운문암) (1.6 km), Doeumdeul (도음들) (1.7 km), Yangjimal (양지말) (1.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hyeonnam-myeon (현남면) (9.8 km) · Sonyang-myeon (손양면) (9.9 km) · Yangyang-gun (양양) (12.0 km) · Seo-myeon (서면) (12.0 km) · Jumunjin-eup (주문진읍) (12.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gangneung Station (강릉역) (31.4 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 "현북면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yonghwasa (용화사) (3.6 km) — Hyeonbuk-myeon (현북면)
- Myeongjusa (명주사) (3.6 km) — Hyeonbuk-myeon (현북면)
- Magŭndaemi-gol (마근대미골) (0.6 km) — Hyeonbuk-myeon (현북면)
- Yongtangyo (용탄교) (2.0 km) — Hyeonbuk-myeon (현북면)
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 Hyeonbuk-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yangyang-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 →