Official / Local Name지정면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Wonju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.3852°N, 127.8213°E · 296 m
Overview
Set at 296 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Wonju-si (Gangwon Province), Jijeong-myeon (지정면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 지정면 (Jijeong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Wonju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 296 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Ganhyeon Station (간현역) (2.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chawŏn-sa (자원사) (2.0 km) · Sŏmhyŏn-jŏng (섬현정) (2.4 km) · Chungnim-sa (죽림사) (3.8 km) · Changji-gogae (장지고개) (3.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sŏngmunan (성문안) (1.3 km), Chinbang-gol (진방골) (1.3 km), Chŏm-mal (점말) (1.4 km), Kuryong-dong (구룡동) (1.6 km), Changji-dong (장지동) (2.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yangdong-myeon (양동면) (7.1 km) · Hojeo-myeon (호저면) (9.2 km) · Usan-dong (우산동) (9.6 km) · Dangye-dong (단계동) (10.2 km) · Seowon-myeon (서원면) (10.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Ganhyeon Station (간현역) (2.9 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 "지정면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chawŏn-sa (자원사) (2.0 km) — Jijeong-myeon (지정면)
- Sŏmhyŏn-jŏng (섬현정) (2.4 km) — Jijeong-myeon (지정면)
- Chungnim-sa (죽림사) (3.8 km) — Jijeong-myeon (지정면)
- Changji-gogae (장지고개) (3.5 km) — Jijeong-myeon (지정면)
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 Jijeong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Wonju-si, 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 →