Official / Local Name속리산면
Region / ProvinceNorth Chungcheong (Boeun-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.5221°N, 127.833°E · 398 m
Overview
Set at 398 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Boeun-gun (North Chungcheong), Songnisan-myeon (속리산면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 속리산면 (Songnisan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Chungcheong · Boeun-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 398 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gaeun Station (가은역) (24.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Pŏpchu-sa (2.4 km) · K’ŭn-gogae (큰고개) (3.3 km) · Hoenŏmi-jae (회넘이재) (3.9 km) · Malch’i-gogae (말치고개) (4.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Saet’o (1.3 km), Sangp’al-li (2.8 km), Samga (삼가) (3.1 km), Kalmong-ni (갈목리) (3.1 km), Minp’an-dong (3.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jangan-myeon (장안면) (6.1 km) · Hwabuk-myeon (화북면) (7.5 km) · Sanoe-myeon (산외면) (9.3 km) · Boeun-gun (보은) (9.8 km) · Tanbu-myeon (탄부면) (10.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gaeun Station (가은역) (24.8 km). KTX/SRT via Osong Station; KTX-Eum to Jecheon & Danyang; Cheongju International Airport (CJJ). Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "속리산면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Pŏpchu-sa (2.4 km) — Songnisan-myeon (속리산면)
- K’ŭn-gogae (큰고개) (3.3 km) — Songnisan-myeon (속리산면)
- Hoenŏmi-jae (회넘이재) (3.9 km) — Songnisan-myeon (속리산면)
- Malch’i-gogae (말치고개) (4.6 km) — Songnisan-myeon (속리산면)
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 North Chungcheong.
- 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 Songnisan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Boeun-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. North Chungcheong → · 3,651 All Cities →