Official / Local Name내면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Hongcheon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.7905°N, 128.4014°E · 572 m
Overview
Set at 572 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Hongcheon-gun (Gangwon Province), Nae-myŏn (내면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 내면 (Nae-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Hongcheon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 572 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gujeol Station (구절역) (41.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Taewŏn-sa (대원사) (2.8 km) · Munam-san (문암산) (2.3 km) · Sohanil-gyo (소한1교) (1.0 km) · Moraeso-yuwŏnji (모래소유원지) (4.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Paeksŏng-gol (백성골) (0.4 km), Kwangdaep’yŏng (광대평) (0.8 km), Ijŏn-dong (이전동) (1.3 km), Sogyech’ŏn-dong (소계천동) (1.7 km), Ch’angch’ol-li (창촌리) (2.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gangwon (강원) (8.5 km) · Sangnam-myeon (상남면) (15.1 km) · Yongpyeong-myeon (용평면) (18.6 km) · Seoseok-myeon (서석면) (18.6 km) · Girin-myeon (기린면) (19.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gujeol Station (구절역) (41.9 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 "내면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Taewŏn-sa (대원사) (2.8 km) — Nae-myŏn (내면)
- Munam-san (문암산) (2.3 km) — Nae-myŏn (내면)
- Sohanil-gyo (소한1교) (1.0 km) — Nae-myŏn (내면)
- Moraeso-yuwŏnji (모래소유원지) (4.3 km) — Nae-myŏn (내면)
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 Nae-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Hongcheon-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 →