Official / Local Name서면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Hongcheon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.6649°N, 127.6349°E · 501 m
Overview
Set at 501 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Hongcheon-gun (Gangwon Province), Seo-myeon (서면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 서면 (Seo-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Hongcheon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 501 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gangchon Station (강촌역) (16.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chongja-san (종자산) (0.2 km) · Taegok-kogae (대곡고개) (1.6 km) · Nogo-san (노고산) (3.1 km) · Sus-san (숫산) (3.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sanggwiryang (상귀량) (1.3 km), Taegong-ni (대곡리) (1.8 km), Dolgogae (돌고개) (1.9 km), Karaeso (가래소) (2.1 km), Non-gol (논골) (2.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Danwol-myeon (단월면) (8.2 km) · Nam-myeon (남면) (8.5 km) · Namsan-myeon (남산면) (10.7 km) · Seorak-myeon (설악면) (12.4 km) · Nam-myeon (남면) (14.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gangchon Station (강촌역) (16.9 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 "서면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chongja-san (종자산) (0.2 km) — Seo-myeon (서면)
- Taegok-kogae (대곡고개) (1.6 km) — Seo-myeon (서면)
- Nogo-san (노고산) (3.1 km) — Seo-myeon (서면)
- Sus-san (숫산) (3.6 km) — Seo-myeon (서면)
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 Seo-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hongcheon-gun, 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 →