Official / Local Name남면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Jeongseon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.2689°N, 128.7422°E · 478 m
Overview
Set at 478 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Jeongseon-gun (Gangwon Province), Nam-myŏn (남면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 남면 (Nam-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Jeongseon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 478 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Byeoreogok Station (별어곡역) (0.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Mangwŏltan (망월단) (1.3 km) · Yaksu-sa (약수사) (2.8 km) · Sugwang-am (수광암) (3.2 km) · Ch’ŏlbul-sa (철불사) (3.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Murŭngdam (무릉담) (0.7 km), Tongmak-kol (동막골) (0.8 km), Oŭmsil (오음실) (1.6 km), Chaen-maŭl (잿마을) (1.7 km), Chamiwŏn (자미원) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sindong-eup (신동읍) (8.0 km) · Sabuk-eup (사북읍) (8.4 km) · Hwaam-myeon (화암면) (9.1 km) · Jungdong-myeon (중동면) (10.7 km) · Jeongseon-gun (정선) (12.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Byeoreogok Station (별어곡역) (0.2 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
- Mangwŏltan (망월단) (1.3 km) — Nam-myŏn (남면)
- Yaksu-sa (약수사) (2.8 km) — Nam-myŏn (남면)
- Sugwang-am (수광암) (3.2 km) — Nam-myŏn (남면)
- Ch’ŏlbul-sa (철불사) (3.6 km) — Nam-myŏn (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-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Jeongseon-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 →