Official / Local Name남면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Chuncheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.7358°N, 127.5978°E · 102 m
Overview
Situated in Chuncheon-si, Gangwon Province at 102 m elevation, Nam-myeon (남면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 남면 (Nam-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Chuncheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 102 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gangchon Station (강촌역) (9.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Taepyeongsa (태평사) (1.7 km) · Hwanggokgyo (황곡교) (0.5 km) · Jwabangsan (좌방산) (2.0 km) · Juamgyo (주암교) (0.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hwanggol (황골) (0.5 km), Soksil (속실) (0.6 km), Jeojil (저질) (1.2 km), Yangjimal (양짓말) (1.3 km), Magong-ni (마곡리) (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Namsan-myeon (남산면) (4.1 km) · Seo-myeon (서면) (8.5 km) · Sindong-myeon (신동면) (11.7 km) · Gapyeong-gun (가평군) (12.8 km) · Seorak-myeon (설악면) (13.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gangchon Station (강촌역) (9.5 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 "남면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Taepyeongsa (태평사) (1.7 km) — Nam-myeon (남면)
- Hwanggokgyo (황곡교) (0.5 km) — Nam-myeon (남면)
- Jwabangsan (좌방산) (2.0 km) — Nam-myeon (남면)
- Juamgyo (주암교) (0.6 km) — Nam-myeon (남면)
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 Nam-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Chuncheon-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 →