Official / Local Name신북면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Pocheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.9383°N, 127.1746°E · 277 m
Overview
Set at 277 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Pocheon-si (Gyeonggi Province), Sinbuk-myeon (신북면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 신북면 (Sinbuk-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Pocheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 277 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Soyosan Station (소요산역) (10.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Haneulbong (하늘봉) (0.3 km) · Gipiulyuwonji (깊이울유원지) (2.3 km) · Cheongseongsa (청성사) (3.8 km) · Chaesansa (채산사) (3.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Gamagol (가마골) (0.8 km), Soejukgol (쇠죽골) (0.8 km), Gipiul (아랫말) (0.9 km), Hasimgok (하심곡) (1.2 km), Saemal (새말) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Pocheon-dong (포천동) (5.2 km) · Pocheon-si (포천) (5.4 km) · Tap-dong (탑동) (6.3 km) · Geolsan-dong (걸산동) (6.9 km) · Gunnae-myeon (군내면) (7.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Soyosan Station (소요산역) (10.0 km). Directly integrated with Seoul Metropolitan Subway, GTX high-speed commuter rail, and KTX via Suwon & Gwangmyeong. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "신북면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Haneulbong (하늘봉) (0.3 km) — Sinbuk-myeon (신북면)
- Gipiulyuwonji (깊이울유원지) (2.3 km) — Sinbuk-myeon (신북면)
- Cheongseongsa (청성사) (3.8 km) — Sinbuk-myeon (신북면)
- Chaesansa (채산사) (3.9 km) — Sinbuk-myeon (신북면)
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 Gyeonggi 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 Sinbuk-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Pocheon-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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