Official / Local Name영춘면
Region / ProvinceNorth Chungcheong (Danyang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.0738°N, 128.506°E · 348 m
Overview
Set at 348 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Danyang-gun (North Chungcheong), Yeongchun-myeon (영춘면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 영춘면 (Yeongchun-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Chungcheong · Danyang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 348 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Cheongnyeongpo Station (청령포역) (11.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ondalsanseong (온달산성) (2.6 km) · Hwajang-am (화장암) (3.4 km) · Hwal-gogae (활고개) (2.2 km) · Guinsa (구인사) (5.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Ha-ri (하리) (0.7 km), Hangoraengi (한고랭이) (0.8 km), Jingwiri (진귀리) (0.9 km), Neureupsil (느릅실) (0.9 km), Tae-dong (느티) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gagok-myeon (가곡면) (9.6 km) · Gimsatgat-myeon (김삿갓면) (11.8 km) · Yeongwol-gun (영월군) (12.8 km) · Yeongwol-eup (영월읍) (13.2 km) · Dansan-myeon (단산면) (13.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Cheongnyeongpo Station (청령포역) (11.8 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 "영춘면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ondalsanseong (온달산성) (2.6 km) — Yeongchun-myeon (영춘면)
- Hwajang-am (화장암) (3.4 km) — Yeongchun-myeon (영춘면)
- Hwal-gogae (활고개) (2.2 km) — Yeongchun-myeon (영춘면)
- Guinsa (구인사) (5.2 km) — Yeongchun-myeon (영춘면)
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 Yeongchun-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Danyang-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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