Official / Local Name단월면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Yangpyeong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.5917°N, 127.6437°E · 401 m
Overview
Set at 401 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yangpyeong-gun (Gyeonggi Province), Danwol-myeon (단월면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 단월면 (Danwol-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Yangpyeong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 401 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Yongmun Station (용문역) (12.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sŏngbul-sa (성불사) (3.6 km) · Pisol-gogae (비솔고개) (2.3 km) · Pappae-gogae (밭배고개) (2.8 km) · Toil-bong (도일봉) (3.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Pangch’on-mal (방촌말) (1.2 km), Tolmedi (돌멧이) (1.6 km), Yangan (양안) (2.3 km), Tangetsu-ri (2.4 km), Hagyet’ŏ-gol (하계터골) (2.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Seo-myeon (서면) (8.2 km) · Yongmun-myeon (용문면) (9.7 km) · Cheongun-myeon (청운면) (10.8 km) · Nam-myeon (남면) (12.6 km) · Okcheon-myeon (옥천면) (14.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Yongmun Station (용문역) (12.9 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 "단월면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sŏngbul-sa (성불사) (3.6 km) — Danwol-myeon (단월면)
- Pisol-gogae (비솔고개) (2.3 km) — Danwol-myeon (단월면)
- Pappae-gogae (밭배고개) (2.8 km) — Danwol-myeon (단월면)
- Toil-bong (도일봉) (3.3 km) — Danwol-myeon (단월면)
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 Danwol-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yangpyeong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Gyeonggi Province → · 3,651 All Cities →