Official / Local Name중동면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Yeongwol-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.1731°N, 128.749°E · 716 m
Overview
Set at 716 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yeongwol-gun (Gangwon Province), Jungdong-myeon (중동면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 중동면 (Jungdong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Yeongwol-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 716 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Hambaek Station (함백역) (6.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sangmak-tonggul (상막동굴) (2.1 km) · Yŏmbur-am (염불암) (4.6 km) · Kŭkkol-tonggul (극골동굴) (4.4 km) · Mogu-sa (목우사) (6.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hamak-tong (하막동) (1.0 km), Tumu-dong (두무동) (1.0 km), Mak-kol (막골) (1.7 km), Chŏllyak-ch’on (전략촌) (1.7 km), K’ŭnt’ŏ (큰터) (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sangdong-eup (상동읍) (8.7 km) · Sabuk-eup (사북읍) (8.8 km) · Gohan-eup (고한읍) (10.6 km) · Nam-myŏn (남면) (10.7 km) · Sindong-eup (신동읍) (11.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Hambaek Station (함백역) (6.6 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 "중동면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sangmak-tonggul (상막동굴) (2.1 km) — Jungdong-myeon (중동면)
- Yŏmbur-am (염불암) (4.6 km) — Jungdong-myeon (중동면)
- Kŭkkol-tonggul (극골동굴) (4.4 km) — Jungdong-myeon (중동면)
- Mogu-sa (목우사) (6.4 km) — Jungdong-myeon (중동면)
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 Jungdong-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 →