Official / Local Name강동면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Gangneung-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.6882°N, 128.9725°E · 110 m
Overview
Situated in Gangneung-si, Gangwon Province at 110 m elevation, Kangdong-myŏn (강동면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 강동면 (Kangdong-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Gangneung-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 110 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jeongdongjin Station (정동진역) (5.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chaegunggol Cave (재궁골굴) (1.1 km) · Semigol Cave (세미골굴) (1.9 km) · K’ŭn’gom Cave (큰곰굴) (2.0 km) · Aul-chae (아울재) (1.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Pamnamujŏng (밤나무정) (0.4 km), Imgogil-li (임곡1리) (1.1 km), Chaegung-gol (재궁골) (1.2 km), Taesuwŏn (대수원) (1.5 km), Ŏnbyori-ri (언별2리) (2.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gangnam-dong (강남동) (6.8 km) · Gujeong-myeon (구정면) (7.2 km) · Seongdeok-dong (성덕동) (8.2 km) · Jungang-dong (중앙동) (9.8 km) · Okcheon-dong (옥천동) (9.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jeongdongjin Station (정동진역) (5.4 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 "강동면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chaegunggol Cave (재궁골굴) (1.1 km) — Kangdong-myŏn (강동면)
- Semigol Cave (세미골굴) (1.9 km) — Kangdong-myŏn (강동면)
- K’ŭn’gom Cave (큰곰굴) (2.0 km) — Kangdong-myŏn (강동면)
- Aul-chae (아울재) (1.2 km) — Kangdong-myŏn (강동면)
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 Kangdong-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Gangneung-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 →