Official / Local Name인제읍
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Inje-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates38.0636°N, 128.2472°E · 759 m
Overview
Set at 759 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Inje-gun (Gangwon Province), Inje-eup (인제읍, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 인제읍 (Inje-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Inje-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 759 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Chuncheon Station (춘천역) (50.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hanseoksan (한석산) (1.6 km) · Deongnigyo (덕리교) (1.6 km) · Owongyo (오원교) (1.9 km) · Maebong (매봉) (3.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hadeok (하덕) (1.5 km), Sangdeok (상덕) (1.9 km), Changsŭngp’yŏng (장승평) (2.0 km), Giryeongdae (기령대) (2.4 km), Heogunjae (허군재) (2.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Inje-gun (인제) (1.5 km) · Buk-myeon (북면) (12.6 km) · Nam-myeon (남면) (14.1 km) · Girin-myeon (기린면) (16.8 km) · Nam-myeon (남면) (17.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Chuncheon Station (춘천역) (50.5 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 "인제읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hanseoksan (한석산) (1.6 km) — Inje-eup (인제읍)
- Deongnigyo (덕리교) (1.6 km) — Inje-eup (인제읍)
- Owongyo (오원교) (1.9 km) — Inje-eup (인제읍)
- Maebong (매봉) (3.4 km) — Inje-eup (인제읍)
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 Inje-eup (pop. 12,000) in Inje-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 →