Official / Local Name창수면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Pocheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates38.0198°N, 127.1757°E · 59 m
Overview
Situated in Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi Province at 59 m elevation, Changsu-myeon (창수면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 창수면 (Changsu-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Pocheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 59 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jeongok Station (전곡역) (9.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Okbyeongseowon (옥병서원) (0.4 km) · Banyasa (반야사) (4.4 km) · Okbyeonggyo (옥병교) (0.5 km) · Ogagyo (오가교) (0.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Geumsudong (금수동) (0.6 km), Oga-ri (0.9 km), Geumjudong (금주동) (0.9 km), Garodong (가로동) (1.2 km), Dongmoe (동뫼) (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Cheongsan-myeon (청산면) (6.7 km) · Yeongjung-myeon (영중면) (6.7 km) · Sinbuk-myeon (신북면) (9.1 km) · Yeoncheon-eup (연천읍) (10.2 km) · Yeongbuk-myeon (영북면) (11.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jeongok Station (전곡역) (9.2 km). Directly integrated with Seoul Metropolitan Subway, GTX high-speed commuter rail, and KTX via Suwon & Gwangmyeong. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "창수면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Okbyeongseowon (옥병서원) (0.4 km) — Changsu-myeon (창수면)
- Banyasa (반야사) (4.4 km) — Changsu-myeon (창수면)
- Okbyeonggyo (옥병교) (0.5 km) — Changsu-myeon (창수면)
- Ogagyo (오가교) (0.8 km) — Changsu-myeon (창수면)
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 Gyeonggi 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 Changsu-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Pocheon-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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