Official / Local Name화촌면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Hongcheon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.7657°N, 127.9819°E · 219 m
Overview
Set at 219 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Hongcheon-gun (Gangwon Province), Hwachon-myeon (화촌면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 화촌면 (Hwachon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Hongcheon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 219 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gimyujeong Station (신남역) (24.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Munamsa (문암사) (1.3 km) · Baengnaksanbang (백락사) (2.2 km) · Jueumchigangbyeonyuwonji (주음치강변유원지) (1.7 km) · Guneopgangbyeonyuwonji (군업강변유원지) (2.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Geongeumni (건금리) (0.4 km), Guseokgeongeumni (구석건금리) (0.5 km), Oesamp’o-ri (외삼포리) (0.7 km), Jeommal (점말) (1.0 km), Onnamuyeoul (옻나무여울) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hongcheon-gun (홍천) (7.1 km) · Tong-myŏn (동면) (11.9 km) · Naechon-myeon (내촌면) (12.2 km) · Hongcheon-eup (홍천읍) (13.8 km) · Bukbang-myeon (북방면) (13.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gimyujeong Station (신남역) (24.2 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 "화촌면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Munamsa (문암사) (1.3 km) — Hwachon-myeon (화촌면)
- Baengnaksanbang (백락사) (2.2 km) — Hwachon-myeon (화촌면)
- Jueumchigangbyeonyuwonji (주음치강변유원지) (1.7 km) — Hwachon-myeon (화촌면)
- Guneopgangbyeonyuwonji (군업강변유원지) (2.6 km) — Hwachon-myeon (화촌면)
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 Hwachon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hongcheon-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 →