Official / Local Name남면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Yanggu-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates38.0802°N, 128.0491°E · 286 m
Overview
Set at 286 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yanggu-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 · Yanggu-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 286 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Chuncheon Station (춘천역) (36.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Jageundorijigogae (작은되레지고개) (1.7 km) · Dumudonggogae (두무등고개) (1.9 km) · Cheongnigyo (청리교) (0.6 km) · Simgok-sa (심곡사) (4.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Cheong 3-ri (청3리) (0.6 km), Musoejŏm-gol (1.4 km), Musoejeom (무쇠점골) (1.5 km), Jangmakgol (장막골) (1.6 km), Cheong-ri (청리) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yanggu-gun (양구군) (6.0 km) · Yanggu-eup (양구읍) (9.1 km) · Nam-myeon (남면) (11.8 km) · Inje-eup (인제읍) (17.4 km) · Dong-myeon (동면) (17.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Chuncheon Station (춘천역) (36.3 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
- Jageundorijigogae (작은되레지고개) (1.7 km) — Nam-myeon (남면)
- Dumudonggogae (두무등고개) (1.9 km) — Nam-myeon (남면)
- Cheongnigyo (청리교) (0.6 km) — Nam-myeon (남면)
- Simgok-sa (심곡사) (4.8 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 Yanggu-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 →