Official / Local Name둔내면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Hoengseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.5391°N, 128.2202°E · 519 m
Overview
Set at 519 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Hoengseong-gun (Gangwon Province), Tunnae-myŏn (둔내면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 둔내면 (Tunnae-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Hoengseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 519 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Bangok Station (반곡역) (31.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Kok-kogae (곧고개) (1.2 km) · Kŏmdu-jae (검두재) (2.8 km) · Kkagŭn-jae (깍은재) (3.3 km) · Tangjung-san (당중산) (4.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Tŭlgogae (들고개) (0.6 km), P’an’gwant’ŏ (판관터) (0.9 km), Sŏnjaedŭl (선재들) (1.1 km), Hamaam (하마암) (1.2 km), Solgyŏngji (솔경지) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Cheongil-myeon (청일면) (8.4 km) · Gapcheon-myeon (갑천면) (11.3 km) · Anheung-myeon (안흥면) (12.8 km) · Bongpyeong-myeon (봉평면) (13.3 km) · Ucheon-myeon (우천면) (13.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Bangok Station (반곡역) (31.1 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 "둔내면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Kok-kogae (곧고개) (1.2 km) — Tunnae-myŏn (둔내면)
- Kŏmdu-jae (검두재) (2.8 km) — Tunnae-myŏn (둔내면)
- Kkagŭn-jae (깍은재) (3.3 km) — Tunnae-myŏn (둔내면)
- Tangjung-san (당중산) (4.1 km) — Tunnae-myŏn (둔내면)
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 Tunnae-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Hoengseong-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 →