Official / Local Name서화면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Inje-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates38.2456°N, 128.2092°E · 311 m
Overview
Set at 311 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Inje-gun (Gangwon Province), Seohwa-myeon (서화면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 서화면 (Seohwa-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Inje-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 311 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Chŏjin Station (38.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Jeomjae (점재) (0.7 km) · Chŏng-gogae (정고개) (0.9 km) · Pyeonghwagongwon (평화공원) (3.5 km) · Pyeongchongyo (평촌교) (1.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sinchon (신촌) (0.3 km), Hyeonchon (현촌) (0.6 km), Sŏhwa-ri (서화리) (0.9 km), Imokdong (이목동) (1.0 km), Sŏpchae (섭재) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Haean-myeon (해안면) (8.8 km) · Buk-myeon (북면) (13.0 km) · Dong-myeon (동면) (13.7 km) · Inje-eup (인제읍) (20.5 km) · Inje-gun (인제) (20.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Chŏjin Station (38.8 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 "서화면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Jeomjae (점재) (0.7 km) — Seohwa-myeon (서화면)
- Chŏng-gogae (정고개) (0.9 km) — Seohwa-myeon (서화면)
- Pyeonghwagongwon (평화공원) (3.5 km) — Seohwa-myeon (서화면)
- Pyeongchongyo (평촌교) (1.9 km) — Seohwa-myeon (서화면)
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 Seohwa-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Inje-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 →