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Overview of Gangwon Province Region (강원특별자치도)
Gangwon Province Region (강원특별자치도) is located in the Gangwon Province region of South Korea, with its prefectural capital at Chuncheon. Key sights and travel highlights across the prefecture include Seoraksan National Park, Sokcho & East Sea beaches, Gangneung coffee street & Gyeongpodae, Pyeongchang alpine resorts.
How to get to Gangwon Province Region
KTX Gangneung Line from Seoul to Pyeongchang & Gangneung (1h 30m–2h); ITX-Cheongchun to Chuncheon. Use our KORAIL KTX & SRT High-Speed Rail Fare & Route Calculator and Rail Pass Value Helper to compare rail tickets and regional passes.
Signature local food in Gangwon Province
When visiting cities across Gangwon Province, look out for these regional specialties at station restaurants, markets, and local izakaya:
- Chuncheon Dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken)
- Makguksu (buckwheat noodles)
- Chodang sundubu (soft tofu)
- Sokcho dakgangjeong & stuffed squid
Best time to visit Gangwon Province
Best time to visit Gangwon Province: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov (foliage), Dec–Feb (ski).
All 39 cities & municipalities in Gangwon Province Region
Click any city below for its individual travel guide, demographics, rail access, food specialties, and nearby stops:
| City (Kanji) | Type / Status | Population | Area | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gangwon 강원 | Administrative City / District | 1,537,339 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Wonju-si 원주 | Administrative City / District | 310,854 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Chuncheon-si 춘천 | Administrative City / District | 273,130 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Gangneung-si 강릉 | Administrative City / District | 229,869 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Donghae-si 동해 | Administrative City / District | 103,115 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Sokcho-si 속초 | Administrative City / District | 89,461 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Samcheok-si 삼척 | Administrative City / District | 72,368 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Hongcheon-gun 홍천 | Administrative City / District | 70,401 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Goseong-gun 고성군 | Administrative City / District | 62,446 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Cheorwon-gun 철원 | Administrative City / District | 54,040 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Hoengseong-gun 횡성군 | Administrative City / District | 47,362 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jeongseon-gun 정선 | Administrative City / District | 46,362 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Pyeongchang-gun 평창군 | Administrative City / District | 43,706 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Taebaek-si 태백 | Administrative City / District | 38,103 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Inje-gun 인제 | Administrative City / District | 34,120 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yangyang-gun 양양 | Administrative City / District | 27,390 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yanggu-gun 양구군 | Administrative City / District | 24,027 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Hwacheon-gun 화천군 | Administrative City / District | 23,822 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yeongwol-gun 영월군 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Hongcheon-eup 홍천읍 | Administrative City / District | 75,251 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Ganseong-eup 간성읍 | Administrative City / District | 62,446 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Toegye-dong 퇴계동 | Administrative City / District | 49,621 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Hwangji-dong 황지동 | Administrative City / District | 48,962 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Cheorwon-eup 철원읍 | Administrative City / District | 40,646 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Dongsong-eup 동송읍 | Administrative City / District | 40,646 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yeongwol-eup 영월읍 | Administrative City / District | 25,413 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yanggu-eup 양구읍 | Administrative City / District | 24,027 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Hwacheon-eup 화천읍 | Administrative City / District | 22,965 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jumunjin-eup 주문진읍 | Administrative City / District | 20,600 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jinbu-myeon 진부면 | Administrative City / District | 10,203 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Pyeongchang-eup 평창읍 | Administrative City / District | 9,940 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Taehwa-myŏn 대화면 | Administrative City / District | 5,942 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bongpyeong-myeon 봉평면 | Administrative City / District | 5,545 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yongpyeong-myeon 용평면 | Administrative City / District | 3,129 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Mitan-myeon 미탄면 | Administrative City / District | 1,881 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Anheung-myeon 안흥면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Balhan-dong 발한동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bangokgwanseol-dong 반곡관설동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bangsan-myeon 방산면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |