Official / Local Name신동읍
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Jeongseon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.2466°N, 128.6561°E · 738 m
Overview
Set at 738 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Jeongseon-gun (Gangwon Province), Sindong-eup (신동읍, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 신동읍 (Sindong-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Jeongseon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 738 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Yemi Station (예미역) (3.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Taesŏng-sa (대성사) (3.2 km) · Sŏngnŭng-sa (성능사) (4.5 km) · Yongun-sa (용운사) (4.7 km) · Sugwang-am (수광암) (5.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Namae (남애) (0.4 km), Wŏnp’yŏng (원평) (0.7 km), Wŏn’gasa (원가사) (1.5 km), Turi-gol (두리골) (1.6 km), Naptol (납돌) (2.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Nam-myŏn (남면) (8.0 km) · Jungdong-myeon (중동면) (11.6 km) · Jeongseon-eup (정선읍) (14.1 km) · Sabuk-eup (사북읍) (14.8 km) · Mitan-myeon (미탄면) (15.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Yemi Station (예미역) (3.8 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 "신동읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Taesŏng-sa (대성사) (3.2 km) — Sindong-eup (신동읍)
- Sŏngnŭng-sa (성능사) (4.5 km) — Sindong-eup (신동읍)
- Yongun-sa (용운사) (4.7 km) — Sindong-eup (신동읍)
- Sugwang-am (수광암) (5.2 km) — Sindong-eup (신동읍)
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 Sindong-eup (pop. 12,000) in Jeongseon-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 →