Official / Local Name삼수동
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Taebaek-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.2467°N, 128.9634°E · 939 m
Overview
Set at 939 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Taebaek-si (Gangwon Province), Samsu-dong (삼수동, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 삼수동 (Samsu-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Taebaek-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 939 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Chujeon Station (추전역) (5.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Wŏltun Cave (월둔굴) (2.1 km) · Mumyŏng Cave (무명굴) (2.3 km) · P’inan Cave (피난굴) (2.6 km) · T’aesallibakkum Cave (태산리밭굼굴) (3.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Komudŏk (고무덕) (0.9 km), Ch’angjuk (창죽) (1.6 km), Wŏltun (월둔) (1.7 km), Ha-ch’on (하촌) (1.9 km), Araemal (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hajang-myŏn (하장면) (4.4 km) · Hwangji-dong (황지동) (9.3 km) · Taebaek-si (태백) (9.3 km) · Dogye-eup (도계읍) (10.3 km) · Sangjang-dong (상장동) (10.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Chujeon Station (추전역) (5.5 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 "삼수동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Wŏltun Cave (월둔굴) (2.1 km) — Samsu-dong (삼수동)
- Mumyŏng Cave (무명굴) (2.3 km) — Samsu-dong (삼수동)
- P’inan Cave (피난굴) (2.6 km) — Samsu-dong (삼수동)
- T’aesallibakkum Cave (태산리밭굼굴) (3.4 km) — Samsu-dong (삼수동)
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 Samsu-dong (pop. 12,000) in Taebaek-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 →