Official / Local Name남면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Hongcheon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.6105°N, 127.7848°E · 214 m
Overview
Set at 214 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Hongcheon-gun (Gangwon Province), Nam-myeon (남면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 남면 (Nam-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Hongcheon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 214 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jipyeong Station (지평역) (20.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ch’ŏnch’uk-sa (천축사) (1.3 km) · Munsu-sa (문수사) (1.8 km) · Hongdo-sa (홍도사) (3.5 km) · Myŏngdŏk-sa (명덕사) (3.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Bongsangchon (봉상촌) (0.6 km), Mulgubi (물구비) (0.7 km), Tŏngmŏ-ri (덕머리) (0.9 km), Saejakdeul (새작들) (1.0 km), Saen-mal (샛말) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Cheongun-myeon (청운면) (7.8 km) · Hongcheon-eup (홍천읍) (10.8 km) · Danwol-myeon (단월면) (12.6 km) · Bukbang-myeon (북방면) (13.2 km) · Seo-myeon (서면) (14.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jipyeong Station (지평역) (20.2 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
- Ch’ŏnch’uk-sa (천축사) (1.3 km) — Nam-myeon (남면)
- Munsu-sa (문수사) (1.8 km) — Nam-myeon (남면)
- Hongdo-sa (홍도사) (3.5 km) — Nam-myeon (남면)
- Myŏngdŏk-sa (명덕사) (3.6 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 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 →