Official / Local Name장성동
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Taebaek-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.1033°N, 129.0129°E · 646 m
Overview
Set at 646 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Taebaek-si (Gangwon Province), Jangseong-dong (장성동, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 장성동 (Jangseong-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Taebaek-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 646 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Cheolam Station (철암역) (2.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yongam-sa (용암사) (1.5 km) · Hŭngbok-sa (흥복사) (3.1 km) · Suhanch’onha Cave (수한촌하굴) (2.3 km) · Suhanch’onsang Cave (수한촌상굴) (2.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hwagwang-dong (화광동) (0.6 km), Konghwa-dong (공화동) (0.7 km), Hwayak-kol (화약골) (0.8 km), Changsŏng-dong (장성동) (0.8 km), Kyesan-dong (계산동) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gumunso-dong (구문소동) (3.0 km) · Cheoram-dong (철암동) (4.7 km) · Hwangyeon-dong (황연동) (6.8 km) · Sangjang-dong (상장동) (6.8 km) · Mungoksodo-dong (문곡소도동) (7.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Cheolam Station (철암역) (2.3 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 "장성동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yongam-sa (용암사) (1.5 km) — Jangseong-dong (장성동)
- Hŭngbok-sa (흥복사) (3.1 km) — Jangseong-dong (장성동)
- Suhanch’onha Cave (수한촌하굴) (2.3 km) — Jangseong-dong (장성동)
- Suhanch’onsang Cave (수한촌상굴) (2.3 km) — Jangseong-dong (장성동)
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 Jangseong-dong (pop. 12,000) in Taebaek-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 →