Official / Local Name상장동
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Taebaek-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.1522°N, 128.9671°E · 815 m
Overview
Set at 815 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Taebaek-si (Gangwon Province), Sangjang-dong (상장동, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 상장동 (Sangjang-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Taebaek-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 815 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mungok Station (문곡역) (2.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sŏnggwang-sŏnwŏn (성광선원) (2.0 km) · Simjŏk-sa (심적사) (2.5 km) · Ch’ŏngwŏn-sa (청원사) (3.0 km) · Kwanŭm-sa (관음사) (3.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Solbatt’ŏ (솔밭터) (0.9 km), Nuhakkol (서학골) (1.4 km), Oesolbaegi (외솔배기) (1.6 km), Pŏdŭlch’i (버들치) (1.9 km), Sorok-kol (소롯골) (2.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Taebaek-si (태백) (2.2 km) · Hwangji-dong (황지동) (3.0 km) · Mungoksodo-dong (문곡소도동) (5.1 km) · Hwangyeon-dong (황연동) (5.4 km) · Jangseong-dong (장성동) (6.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mungok Station (문곡역) (2.0 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 "상장동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sŏnggwang-sŏnwŏn (성광선원) (2.0 km) — Sangjang-dong (상장동)
- Simjŏk-sa (심적사) (2.5 km) — Sangjang-dong (상장동)
- Ch’ŏngwŏn-sa (청원사) (3.0 km) — Sangjang-dong (상장동)
- Kwanŭm-sa (관음사) (3.0 km) — Sangjang-dong (상장동)
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 Sangjang-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 →