Official / Local Name신동면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Chuncheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.8059°N, 127.6977°E · 114 m
Overview
Situated in Chuncheon-si, Gangwon Province at 114 m elevation, Sindong-myeon (신동면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 신동면 (Sindong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Chuncheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 114 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gimyujeong Station (신남역) (2.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Dongcheonsa (동천사) (3.6 km) · Samyangsa (삼양사) (3.7 km) · Yaksusa (약수사) (3.7 km) · Sinheungsa (신흥사) (3.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Geomungan (거문간) (0.7 km), Jageunseolmi (작은설미) (0.8 km), T’aep’yŏng (태평) (0.9 km), Geoneomal (건너말) (1.0 km), Balmi (팔미) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gangnam-dong (강남동) (5.4 km) · Songam-dong (송암동) (5.4 km) · Toegye-dong (퇴계동) (5.8 km) · Samcheon-dong (삼천동) (6.7 km) · Seoksa-dong (석사동) (7.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gimyujeong Station (신남역) (2.0 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 "신동면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Dongcheonsa (동천사) (3.6 km) — Sindong-myeon (신동면)
- Samyangsa (삼양사) (3.7 km) — Sindong-myeon (신동면)
- Yaksusa (약수사) (3.7 km) — Sindong-myeon (신동면)
- Sinheungsa (신흥사) (3.8 km) — Sindong-myeon (신동면)
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-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Chuncheon-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 →