Official / Local Name서면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Yangyang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.9986°N, 128.5133°E · 618 m
Overview
Set at 618 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yangyang-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 · Yangyang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 618 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gangneung Station (강릉역) (42.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Beomjeongsa (범정사) (5.2 km) · Jochimnyeong (조침령) (1.1 km) · Sŏllimwŏnjisamch’ŭngsŏk-t’ap (선림원지3층석탑) (6.0 km) · Yeongdeokgyo (영덕교) (3.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Araesseorim (아랫서림) (1.8 km), Soenadeuri (쇠나드리) (1.8 km), Hasinjŏn (하신전) (2.0 km), Sŏrim-ni (서림리) (2.1 km), Wisseorim (윗서림) (2.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yangyang-gun (양양) (11.4 km) · Girin-myeon (기린면) (11.6 km) · Hyeonbuk-myeon (현북면) (12.0 km) · Yangyang-eup (양양읍) (12.6 km) · Sonyang-myeon (손양면) (13.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gangneung Station (강릉역) (42.9 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
- Beomjeongsa (범정사) (5.2 km) — Seo-myeon (서면)
- Jochimnyeong (조침령) (1.1 km) — Seo-myeon (서면)
- Sŏllimwŏnjisamch’ŭngsŏk-t’ap (선림원지3층석탑) (6.0 km) — Seo-myeon (서면)
- Yeongdeokgyo (영덕교) (3.7 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 Yangyang-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 →