Official / Local Name토성면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Goseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates38.2477°N, 128.497°E · 9 m
Overview
Situated in Goseong-gun, Gangwon Province at 9 m elevation, Toseong-myeon (토성면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 토성면 (Toseong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Goseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 9 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Chŏjin Station (36.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hwaamsa (화암사) (3.3 km) · Dowonyuwonji (도원유원지) (2.7 km) · Sinseonam (신선암) (4.4 km) · Unhaksa (운학사) (4.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Tongnugol (동루골) (1.3 km), Seongdae-ri Ilgu (성대리일구) (1.4 km), Hwajinminchon (화진민촌) (1.4 km), Seongdaeri (성대리) (1.4 km), Sip-tong (십동) (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Nohak-dong (노학동) (7.3 km) · Geumho-dong (금호동) (8.3 km) · Gyo-dong (교동) (9.0 km) · Yeongnang-dong (영랑동) (9.2 km) · Dongmyeong-dong (동명동) (9.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Chŏjin Station (36.8 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 "토성면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hwaamsa (화암사) (3.3 km) — Toseong-myeon (토성면)
- Dowonyuwonji (도원유원지) (2.7 km) — Toseong-myeon (토성면)
- Sinseonam (신선암) (4.4 km) — Toseong-myeon (토성면)
- Unhaksa (운학사) (4.4 km) — Toseong-myeon (토성면)
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 Toseong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Goseong-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 →