Official / Local Name옥계면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Gangneung-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.5988°N, 128.9788°E · 120 m
Overview
Situated in Gangneung-si, Gangwon Province at 120 m elevation, Okgye-myeon (옥계면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 옥계면 (Okgye-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Gangneung-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 120 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Okgye Station (옥계역) (6.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Kŭmdani Cave (금단이굴) (1.5 km) · Sakkap-pong (삿갓봉) (1.8 km) · Tongdae Cave (동대굴) (3.6 km) · Pakchwi Cave (박쥐굴) (3.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kŭmdani (금단이) (1.4 km), Hyŏbawi (혀바위) (1.5 km), Habanam (하반암) (1.6 km), Withŏnae (윗허내) (1.6 km), Araehŭnae (2.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Mangsang-dong (망상동) (9.2 km) · Kangdong-myŏn (강동면) (10.0 km) · Dongho-dong (동호동) (11.4 km) · Bugok-dong (부곡동) (11.5 km) · Mukho-dong (묵호동) (12.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Okgye Station (옥계역) (6.6 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 "옥계면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Kŭmdani Cave (금단이굴) (1.5 km) — Okgye-myeon (옥계면)
- Sakkap-pong (삿갓봉) (1.8 km) — Okgye-myeon (옥계면)
- Tongdae Cave (동대굴) (3.6 km) — Okgye-myeon (옥계면)
- Pakchwi Cave (박쥐굴) (3.8 km) — Okgye-myeon (옥계면)
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 Okgye-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gangneung-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 →