Official / Local Name미로면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Samcheok-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.4052°N, 129.0804°E · 205 m
Overview
Set at 205 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Samcheok-si (Gangwon Province), Miro-myŏn (미로면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 미로면 (Miro-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Samcheok-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 205 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sangjŏng Station (2.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sukkamagol Cave (숯가마골굴) (0.9 km) · Tongsan Cave (동산굴) (1.8 km) · An’gyŏng Cave (안경굴) (1.8 km) · Mirobakchwi Cave (미로박쥐굴) (2.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hongsŏngt’ŏ (홍성터) (1.0 km), Tomap’yŏng (도마평) (1.2 km), Samgŏ-ri (삼거리) (1.4 km), Pae-gol (배골) (1.5 km), Hasajŏn (하사전) (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Namyang-dong (남양동) (8.0 km) · Singi-myeon (신기면) (8.1 km) · Seongnae-dong (성내동) (8.2 km) · Samhwa-dong (삼화동) (8.7 km) · Samcheok-si (삼척) (9.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sangjŏng Station (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 "미로면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sukkamagol Cave (숯가마골굴) (0.9 km) — Miro-myŏn (미로면)
- Tongsan Cave (동산굴) (1.8 km) — Miro-myŏn (미로면)
- An’gyŏng Cave (안경굴) (1.8 km) — Miro-myŏn (미로면)
- Mirobakchwi Cave (미로박쥐굴) (2.0 km) — Miro-myŏn (미로면)
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 Miro-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Samcheok-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 →