Official / Local Name노곡면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Samcheok-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.3182°N, 129.1408°E · 443 m
Overview
Set at 443 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Samcheok-si (Gangwon Province), Nogok-myeon (노곡면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 노곡면 (Nogok-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Samcheok-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 443 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Singi Station (신기역) (5.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Kobong-am (고봉암) (3.5 km) · Nogogyongso Cave (노곡용소굴) (3.4 km) · Kaembakkol-chae (갬밭골재) (2.2 km) · Sakkap-pong (삿갓봉) (2.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Chŏdun-gol (0.6 km), Nondudŭl (논두들) (1.2 km), Chorongt’ŏ (조롱터) (1.5 km), Ukkunnae (웃군내) (1.6 km), Nari-gol (나리골) (2.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Singi-myeon (신기면) (9.4 km) · Geundeok-myeon (근덕면) (10.2 km) · Dogye-eup (도계읍) (10.5 km) · Miro-myŏn (미로면) (11.0 km) · Namyang-dong (남양동) (13.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Singi Station (신기역) (5.8 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 "노곡면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Kobong-am (고봉암) (3.5 km) — Nogok-myeon (노곡면)
- Nogogyongso Cave (노곡용소굴) (3.4 km) — Nogok-myeon (노곡면)
- Kaembakkol-chae (갬밭골재) (2.2 km) — Nogok-myeon (노곡면)
- Sakkap-pong (삿갓봉) (2.7 km) — Nogok-myeon (노곡면)
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 Nogok-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Samcheok-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 →