Official / Local Name남면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Inje-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.9886°N, 128.1178°E · 446 m
Overview
Set at 446 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Inje-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 · Inje-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 446 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Chuncheon Station (춘천역) (37.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Suribong (수리봉) (0.5 km) · Bupyeonggyo (부평교) (0.9 km) · Cheonggugyo (청구교) (1.3 km) · Jangsusa (장수사) (5.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Dwitjae (뒷재) (1.0 km), Maegogae (멧고개) (1.1 km), Tosuam (도수암) (1.3 km), Cheonggudong (청구동) (1.3 km), Songnogol (송로골) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Nam-myeon (남면) (11.8 km) · Duchon-myeon (두촌면) (12.1 km) · Inje-eup (인제읍) (14.1 km) · Inje-gun (인제) (15.4 km) · Yanggu-gun (양구군) (17.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Chuncheon Station (춘천역) (37.0 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
- Suribong (수리봉) (0.5 km) — Nam-myeon (남면)
- Bupyeonggyo (부평교) (0.9 km) — Nam-myeon (남면)
- Cheonggugyo (청구교) (1.3 km) — Nam-myeon (남면)
- Jangsusa (장수사) (5.6 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 Inje-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 →