Official / Local Name내촌면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Hongcheon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.802°N, 128.1125°E · 308 m
Overview
Set at 308 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Hongcheon-gun (Gangwon Province), Naechon-myeon (내촌면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 내촌면 (Naechon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Hongcheon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 308 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Namchuncheon Station (남춘천역) (34.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ssanggyesa (쌍계사) (3.6 km) · Mangjeonsan (망전산) (1.1 km) · Mungogae (문고개) (1.2 km) · Banyasa (반야암) (4.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Bakkseoil (밖서일) (0.8 km), Dodumteo (도둠터) (0.9 km), Bongsudae (봉수대) (1.1 km), Sangchon (상촌) (1.2 km), Munhyeondong (하촌) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hongcheon-gun (홍천) (5.4 km) · Duchon-myeon (두촌면) (11.5 km) · Seoseok-myeon (서석면) (11.6 km) · Hwachon-myeon (화촌면) (12.2 km) · Tong-myŏn (동면) (18.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Namchuncheon Station (남춘천역) (34.8 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 "내촌면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ssanggyesa (쌍계사) (3.6 km) — Naechon-myeon (내촌면)
- Mangjeonsan (망전산) (1.1 km) — Naechon-myeon (내촌면)
- Mungogae (문고개) (1.2 km) — Naechon-myeon (내촌면)
- Banyasa (반야암) (4.2 km) — Naechon-myeon (내촌면)
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 Naechon-myeon (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 →