Official / Local Name동면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Hongcheon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.6601°N, 128.0032°E · 358 m
Overview
Set at 358 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Hongcheon-gun (Gangwon Province), Tong-myŏn (동면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 동면 (Tong-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Hongcheon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 358 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gimyujeong Station (신남역) (30.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ŭnggok-san (응곡산) (0.7 km) · Ch’ŏngsor-am (청솔암) (4.0 km) · Kae-gogae (개고개) (1.2 km) · Soni-gogae (소니고개) (1.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yangmadae (약마터) (0.5 km), Noch’ŏnjangt’ŏ (노천장터) (1.2 km), Sol-gol (솔골) (1.3 km), Nohyŏn (노현) (1.5 km), Sae-mal (새말) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hongcheon-eup (홍천읍) (10.8 km) · Hwachon-myeon (화촌면) (11.9 km) · Gapcheon-myeon (갑천면) (12.6 km) · Hongcheon-gun (홍천) (13.8 km) · Gonggeun-myeon (공근면) (14.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gimyujeong Station (신남역) (30.9 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 "동면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ŭnggok-san (응곡산) (0.7 km) — Tong-myŏn (동면)
- Ch’ŏngsor-am (청솔암) (4.0 km) — Tong-myŏn (동면)
- Kae-gogae (개고개) (1.2 km) — Tong-myŏn (동면)
- Soni-gogae (소니고개) (1.3 km) — Tong-myŏn (동면)
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 Tong-myŏn (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 →