Official / Local Name청일면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Hoengseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.607°N, 128.1782°E · 391 m
Overview
Set at 391 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Hoengseong-gun (Gangwon Province), Cheongil-myeon (청일면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 청일면 (Cheongil-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Hoengseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 391 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Wonju Station (원주역) (34.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chubong-san (주봉산) (1.7 km) · Chujuri-gogae (주주리고개) (2.5 km) · Tang-gogae (당고개) (3.2 km) · Kok-kogae (곧고개) (3.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Aegoji (애고지) (0.5 km), Sajaeul (사재울) (2.0 km), Saenmul (샛물) (2.1 km), Ch’undang-ni (춘당리) (2.3 km), Murang-gol (무랑골) (2.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gapcheon-myeon (갑천면) (7.3 km) · Tunnae-myŏn (둔내면) (8.4 km) · Seoseok-myeon (서석면) (13.6 km) · Bongpyeong-myeon (봉평면) (15.0 km) · Tong-myŏn (동면) (16.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Wonju Station (원주역) (34.6 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 "청일면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chubong-san (주봉산) (1.7 km) — Cheongil-myeon (청일면)
- Chujuri-gogae (주주리고개) (2.5 km) — Cheongil-myeon (청일면)
- Tang-gogae (당고개) (3.2 km) — Cheongil-myeon (청일면)
- Kok-kogae (곧고개) (3.3 km) — Cheongil-myeon (청일면)
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 Cheongil-myeon (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 →