Official / Local Name외서면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Gapyeong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.7367°N, 127.4184°E · 44 m
Overview
Situated in Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi Province at 44 m elevation, Cheongpyeong-myeon (외서면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 외서면 (Cheongpyeong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Gapyeong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 44 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Cheongpyeong Station (청평역) (0.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Cheongryongsa (청룡사) (0.7 km) · Daeseongsa (대성사) (2.3 km) · Yaksusa (약수사) (2.5 km) · Sanjangyuwonji (산장유원지) (1.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Seowonmal (서원말) (0.7 km), Garuge (가루게) (0.8 km), Homyeonggul (호명굴) (0.8 km), Changmal (창말) (1.1 km), Anmal (장곡동) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sang-myeon (상면) (8.8 km) · Sudong-myeon (수동면) (10.2 km) · Gapyeong-eup (가평읍) (10.9 km) · Seorak-myeon (설악면) (11.6 km) · Hwado-eup (화도읍) (13.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Cheongpyeong Station (청평역) (0.5 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 "외서면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Cheongryongsa (청룡사) (0.7 km) — Cheongpyeong-myeon (외서면)
- Daeseongsa (대성사) (2.3 km) — Cheongpyeong-myeon (외서면)
- Yaksusa (약수사) (2.5 km) — Cheongpyeong-myeon (외서면)
- Sanjangyuwonji (산장유원지) (1.3 km) — Cheongpyeong-myeon (외서면)
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 Cheongpyeong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gapyeong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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