Official / Local Name정선읍
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Jeongseon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.3723°N, 128.6329°E · 739 m
Overview
Set at 739 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Jeongseon-gun (Gangwon Province), Jeongseon-eup (정선읍, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 정선읍 (Jeongseon-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Jeongseon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 739 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jeongseon Station (정선역) (3.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sŏngbul-sa (성불사) (1.9 km) · Kwanŭm-sa (관음사) (2.1 km) · Ch’ilsimni Cave (칠십리굴) (1.1 km) · Saengt’anp’inan Cave (생탄피난굴) (2.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kwangsŏk (광석) (1.3 km), Sedae (세대) (1.4 km), Yongdam (용담) (1.5 km), Ip’yŏng (이평) (1.5 km), Mop’yŏng (모평) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Bukpyeong-myeon (북평면) (9.2 km) · Jeongseon-gun (정선) (9.4 km) · Mitan-myeon (미탄면) (10.3 km) · Sindong-eup (신동읍) (14.1 km) · Hwaam-myeon (화암면) (14.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jeongseon Station (정선역) (3.9 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 "정선읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sŏngbul-sa (성불사) (1.9 km) — Jeongseon-eup (정선읍)
- Kwanŭm-sa (관음사) (2.1 km) — Jeongseon-eup (정선읍)
- Ch’ilsimni Cave (칠십리굴) (1.1 km) — Jeongseon-eup (정선읍)
- Saengt’anp’inan Cave (생탄피난굴) (2.0 km) — Jeongseon-eup (정선읍)
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 Jeongseon-eup (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 →