Official / Local Name수주면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Yeongwol-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.3414°N, 128.2077°E · 576 m
Overview
Set at 576 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yeongwol-gun (Gangwon Province), Suju-myŏn (수주면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 수주면 (Suju-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Yeongwol-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 576 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sillim Station (신림역) (17.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Kŏch’il-ch’i (거칠치) (1.2 km) · Panyawŏn (반야원) (4.3 km) · So-jae (소재) (1.6 km) · Koil-chae (고일재) (2.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yangji-mal (양지말) (0.7 km), Tumu-gol (두무골) (1.0 km), Koil (고일) (1.1 km), Tongdal-li (동달리) (1.4 km), Mulgubi (물구비) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Kangnim-myŏn (강림면) (8.6 km) · Anheung-myeon (안흥면) (10.0 km) · Jucheon-myeon (주천면) (10.5 km) · Sillim-myeon (신림면) (13.7 km) · Songhak-myeon (송학면) (14.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sillim Station (신림역) (17.1 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 "수주면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Kŏch’il-ch’i (거칠치) (1.2 km) — Suju-myŏn (수주면)
- Panyawŏn (반야원) (4.3 km) — Suju-myŏn (수주면)
- So-jae (소재) (1.6 km) — Suju-myŏn (수주면)
- Koil-chae (고일재) (2.1 km) — Suju-myŏn (수주면)
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 Suju-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Yeongwol-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 →