Official / Local Name대관령면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Pyeongchang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.685°N, 128.6746°E · 813 m
Overview
Set at 813 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Pyeongchang-gun (Gangwon Province), Daegwallyeong-myeon (대관령면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 대관령면 (Daegwallyeong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Pyeongchang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 813 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gujeol Station (구절역) (19.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hwangtaedeokjangmaeul (황태덕장마을) (2.8 km) · Ssarijae (싸리재) (0.9 km) · Daegwallyeong Ski Bangmulgwan (대관령스키박물관) (2.6 km) · Kalsan (칼산) (1.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Paksŏkkŏ-ri (박석거리) (0.7 km), Origol (오리골) (1.3 km), Solbonggol (솔봉골) (1.6 km), Suremaeul (수레마을) (1.7 km), No-dong (노동) (1.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jinbu-myeon (진부면) (11.5 km) · Seongsan-myeon (성산면) (12.3 km) · Wangsan-myŏn (왕산면) (13.6 km) · Yeongok-myeon (연곡면) (16.5 km) · Sacheon-myeon (사천면) (16.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gujeol Station (구절역) (19.3 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 "대관령면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hwangtaedeokjangmaeul (황태덕장마을) (2.8 km) — Daegwallyeong-myeon (대관령면)
- Ssarijae (싸리재) (0.9 km) — Daegwallyeong-myeon (대관령면)
- Daegwallyeong Ski Bangmulgwan (대관령스키박물관) (2.6 km) — Daegwallyeong-myeon (대관령면)
- Kalsan (칼산) (1.2 km) — Daegwallyeong-myeon (대관령면)
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 Daegwallyeong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Pyeongchang-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 →