Official / Local Name은현면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Yangju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.8667°N, 127.0231°E · 77 m
Overview
Situated in Yangju-si, Gyeonggi Province at 77 m elevation, Eunhyeon-myeon (은현면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 은현면 (Eunhyeon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Yangju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 77 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Changmi Station (3.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hŭngdŏk-sa (흥덕사) (3.7 km) · Chilbongsa (칠봉사) (3.7 km) · Gwaneumsa (관음사) (4.4 km) · Eunhyeongyo (은현교) (0.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Dwitdeul (뒷들) (0.3 km), Gutbaemi (굿배이) (0.5 km), Oeneomeodeul (외넘어들) (0.5 km), Bulgeundeuri (붉은들이) (0.7 km), Barulli (발운리) (0.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Songnae-dong (송내동) (3.8 km) · Saengyeon-dong (생연2동) (4.2 km) · Sangpae-dong (상패동) (4.5 km) · Hoecheon-dong (회천1동) (4.7 km) · Nam-myeon (남면) (4.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Changmi Station (3.4 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 "은현면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hŭngdŏk-sa (흥덕사) (3.7 km) — Eunhyeon-myeon (은현면)
- Chilbongsa (칠봉사) (3.7 km) — Eunhyeon-myeon (은현면)
- Gwaneumsa (관음사) (4.4 km) — Eunhyeon-myeon (은현면)
- Eunhyeongyo (은현교) (0.2 km) — Eunhyeon-myeon (은현면)
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 Eunhyeon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yangju-si, 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 →