Official / Local Name영북면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Pocheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates38.071°N, 127.2835°E · 282 m
Overview
Set at 282 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Pocheon-si (Gyeonggi Province), Yeongbuk-myeon (영북면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 영북면 (Yeongbuk-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Pocheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 282 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Yeoncheon Station (연천역) (18.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Taegukgunchamjeon-ginyeombi (태국군참전기념비) (0.8 km) · Tongdosa (통도사) (2.3 km) · Dalmajeongsa (달마정사) (2.3 km) · Guengnaksa (극락사) (2.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Bameoru (바머루) (0.5 km), Tapdong (탑동) (1.0 km), Munam-ni (1.5 km), Haebangchon (해방촌) (1.6 km), Bonghwagol (봉화골) (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gwanin-myeon (관인면) (8.0 km) · Yeongjung-myeon (영중면) (8.3 km) · Idong-myeon (이동면) (9.2 km) · Ildong-myeon (일동면) (11.0 km) · Changsu-myeon (창수면) (11.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Yeoncheon Station (연천역) (18.7 km). Directly integrated with Seoul Metropolitan Subway, GTX high-speed commuter rail, and KTX via Suwon & Gwangmyeong. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "영북면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Taegukgunchamjeon-ginyeombi (태국군참전기념비) (0.8 km) — Yeongbuk-myeon (영북면)
- Tongdosa (통도사) (2.3 km) — Yeongbuk-myeon (영북면)
- Dalmajeongsa (달마정사) (2.3 km) — Yeongbuk-myeon (영북면)
- Guengnaksa (극락사) (2.8 km) — Yeongbuk-myeon (영북면)
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 Gyeonggi 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 Yeongbuk-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Pocheon-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Gyeonggi Province → · 3,651 All Cities →