Official / Local Name여량면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Jeongseon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.4882°N, 128.7296°E · 629 m
Overview
Set at 629 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Jeongseon-gun (Gangwon Province), Yeoryang-myeon (여량면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 여량면 (Yeoryang-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Jeongseon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 629 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Auraji Station (아우라지역) (1.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Okkap-sa (옥갑사) (2.4 km) · Wangjae-san (왕재산) (1.7 km) · Taesŏng-sa (대성사) (4.8 km) · Yumun-jae (유문재) (2.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Wŏlbu-dong (월부동) (0.7 km), Songch’ŏn (송천) (0.9 km), Mattuduk (맛두둑) (1.3 km), Kaegŭmbŏl (개금벌) (1.4 km), Yangji-mal (양지말) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Bukpyeong-myeon (북평면) (6.7 km) · Jeongseon-gun (정선) (12.2 km) · Imgye-myŏn (임계면) (13.1 km) · Wangsan-myŏn (왕산면) (13.5 km) · Jeongseon-eup (정선읍) (15.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Auraji Station (아우라지역) (1.8 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 "여량면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Okkap-sa (옥갑사) (2.4 km) — Yeoryang-myeon (여량면)
- Wangjae-san (왕재산) (1.7 km) — Yeoryang-myeon (여량면)
- Taesŏng-sa (대성사) (4.8 km) — Yeoryang-myeon (여량면)
- Yumun-jae (유문재) (2.2 km) — Yeoryang-myeon (여량면)
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 Yeoryang-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jeongseon-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 →