Official / Local Name상면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Gapyeong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.7822°N, 127.3371°E · 329 m
Overview
Set at 329 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Gapyeong-gun (Gyeonggi Province), Sang-myeon (상면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 상면 (Sang-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Gapyeong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 329 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Cheongpyeong Station (청평역) (9.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yeonbongsa (연봉사) (1.0 km) · Bowonsa (보원사) (3.8 km) · Sugungyuwonji (수궁유원지) (2.9 km) · Daeboam (대보암) (4.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Giwajipgol (기와집골) (0.9 km), Dorau (돌아우) (1.6 km), Beoltaebong (벌태봉) (1.6 km), Dangjae (당재) (1.7 km), Sangdong-ni (상동리) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sudong-myeon (수동면) (7.2 km) · Cheongpyeong-myeon (외서면) (8.8 km) · Naechon-myeon (내촌면) (8.9 km) · Ha-myeon (하면) (9.6 km) · Hwahyeon-myeon (화현면) (13.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Cheongpyeong Station (청평역) (9.2 km). Directly integrated with Seoul Metropolitan Subway, GTX high-speed commuter rail, and KTX via Suwon & Gwangmyeong. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "상면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yeonbongsa (연봉사) (1.0 km) — Sang-myeon (상면)
- Bowonsa (보원사) (3.8 km) — Sang-myeon (상면)
- Sugungyuwonji (수궁유원지) (2.9 km) — Sang-myeon (상면)
- Daeboam (대보암) (4.7 km) — Sang-myeon (상면)
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 Gyeonggi 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 Sang-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gapyeong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Gyeonggi Province → · 3,651 All Cities →