Official / Local Name대월면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Icheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.209°N, 127.4979°E · 77 m
Overview
Situated in Icheon-si, Gyeonggi Province at 77 m elevation, Daewol-myeon (대월면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 대월면 (Daewol-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Icheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 77 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Moson Station (8.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Haedongsa (해동사) (3.2 km) · Haeryongam (해룡암) (3.3 km) · Gusigyo (구시교) (1.1 km) · Jangpyeonggyo (장평교) (2.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Daraechon (다래촌) (0.4 km), Yongjimeori (용지머리) (0.9 km), Gusi-ri (구시리) (1.0 km), Bupil-ri (부필리) (1.1 km), Dori-ri (도리리) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Moga-myeon (모가면) (5.9 km) · Bubal-eup (부발읍) (6.9 km) · Hobeop-myeon (호법면) (7.7 km) · Seolseong-myeon (설성면) (8.1 km) · Jungni-dong (중리동) (8.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Moson Station (8.4 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 "대월면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Haedongsa (해동사) (3.2 km) — Daewol-myeon (대월면)
- Haeryongam (해룡암) (3.3 km) — Daewol-myeon (대월면)
- Gusigyo (구시교) (1.1 km) — Daewol-myeon (대월면)
- Jangpyeonggyo (장평교) (2.0 km) — Daewol-myeon (대월면)
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 Daewol-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Icheon-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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