Official / Local Name호저면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Wonju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.4215°N, 127.9149°E · 113 m
Overview
Situated in Wonju-si, Gangwon Province at 113 m elevation, Hojeo-myeon (호저면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 호저면 (Hojeo-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Wonju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 113 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Manjong Station (만종역) (7.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | T’aebong-bi (태봉비) (2.4 km) · Yongch’ŏnjŏng-sa (용천정사) (4.5 km) · Ch’ŏngyŏn-sa (청연사) (4.6 km) · Hojŏ-daegyo (호저대교) (0.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | P’yŏnae (0.8 km), Salmi (살미) (0.9 km), Toil (도일) (1.0 km), Chongp’o (종포) (1.1 km), Chusal-li (주산리) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Taejang-dong (태장2동) (5.0 km) · Usan-dong (우산동) (5.2 km) · Taejang-dong (태장1동) (7.9 km) · Hakseong-dong (학성동) (8.0 km) · Dangye-dong (단계동) (8.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Manjong Station (만종역) (7.6 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 "호저면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- T’aebong-bi (태봉비) (2.4 km) — Hojeo-myeon (호저면)
- Yongch’ŏnjŏng-sa (용천정사) (4.5 km) — Hojeo-myeon (호저면)
- Ch’ŏngyŏn-sa (청연사) (4.6 km) — Hojeo-myeon (호저면)
- Hojŏ-daegyo (호저대교) (0.4 km) — Hojeo-myeon (호저면)
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 Hojeo-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Wonju-si, 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 →