Official / Local Name신림면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Wonju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.2481°N, 128.1063°E · 423 m
Overview
Set at 423 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Wonju-si (Gangwon Province), Sillim-myeon (신림면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 신림면 (Sillim-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Wonju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 423 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sillim Station (신림역) (3.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Myŏngju-sa (명주사) (2.2 km) · Sŏndŏk-sa (선덕사) (3.3 km) · Sambong-sa (삼봉사) (3.4 km) · Ssari-ch’i (싸리치) (0.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sŏkki-dong (석기동) (1.3 km), Sillim-myŏn (신림면) (1.4 km), Ŏn-dong (언동) (1.7 km), Muran-dong (물안동) (1.8 km), Kadunji (가둔지) (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Songhak-myeon (송학면) (10.8 km) · Bongyang-eup (봉양읍) (10.9 km) · Panbu-myeon (판부면) (11.2 km) · Kangnim-myŏn (강림면) (11.8 km) · Yongdu-dong (용두동) (12.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sillim Station (신림역) (3.6 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 "신림면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Myŏngju-sa (명주사) (2.2 km) — Sillim-myeon (신림면)
- Sŏndŏk-sa (선덕사) (3.3 km) — Sillim-myeon (신림면)
- Sambong-sa (삼봉사) (3.4 km) — Sillim-myeon (신림면)
- Ssari-ch’i (싸리치) (0.9 km) — Sillim-myeon (신림면)
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 Sillim-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Wonju-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 →