Official / Local Name임계면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Jeongseon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.4661°N, 128.8758°E · 696 m
Overview
Set at 696 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Jeongseon-gun (Gangwon Province), Imgye-myŏn (임계면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 임계면 (Imgye-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Jeongseon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 696 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Auraji Station (아우라지역) (13.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sirugumŏng Cave (시루구멍굴) (2.7 km) · Kich’umogi (기추목이) (1.5 km) · Sudŏk-sa (수덕사) (4.4 km) · Saemok-chae (새목재) (1.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Omok-kol (오목골) (0.7 km), T’apkŏ-ri (탑거리) (0.9 km), Changch’ang-dong (장창동) (1.0 km), T’ŏk-kol (텃골) (1.7 km), Nŭpbak-kol (늪밭골) (2.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Samhwa-dong (삼화동) (11.8 km) · Yeoryang-myeon (여량면) (13.1 km) · Jeongseon-gun (정선) (15.5 km) · Hwaam-myeon (화암면) (15.8 km) · Wangsan-myŏn (왕산면) (16.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Auraji Station (아우라지역) (13.7 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 "임계면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sirugumŏng Cave (시루구멍굴) (2.7 km) — Imgye-myŏn (임계면)
- Kich’umogi (기추목이) (1.5 km) — Imgye-myŏn (임계면)
- Sudŏk-sa (수덕사) (4.4 km) — Imgye-myŏn (임계면)
- Saemok-chae (새목재) (1.6 km) — Imgye-myŏn (임계면)
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 Imgye-myŏn (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 →