Official / Local Name주천면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Yeongwol-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.2721°N, 128.2888°E · 492 m
Overview
Set at 492 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yeongwol-gun (Gangwon Province), Jucheon-myeon (주천면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 주천면 (Jucheon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Yeongwol-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 492 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Ipseok Station (입석역) (8.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Pinghŏru (빙허루) (2.3 km) · Pakchwi-donggul (박쥐동굴) (1.4 km) · Pulchŏng-sa (불정사) (3.2 km) · Yumokchŏng Cave (유목정굴) (1.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kosa (고사) (0.8 km), Chwap’yŏn (좌편) (0.9 km), Ach’imch’i (아침치) (0.9 km), Imha-ri (임하리) (1.1 km), Tŏgu (덕우) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hanbando-myeon (한반도면) (7.2 km) · Songhak-myeon (송학면) (9.4 km) · Suju-myŏn (수주면) (10.5 km) · Buk-myeon (북면) (12.7 km) · Uiam-dong (의암동) (12.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Ipseok Station (입석역) (8.3 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 "주천면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Pinghŏru (빙허루) (2.3 km) — Jucheon-myeon (주천면)
- Pakchwi-donggul (박쥐동굴) (1.4 km) — Jucheon-myeon (주천면)
- Pulchŏng-sa (불정사) (3.2 km) — Jucheon-myeon (주천면)
- Yumokchŏng Cave (유목정굴) (1.9 km) — Jucheon-myeon (주천면)
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 Jucheon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yeongwol-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 →