Official / Local Name가산면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Pocheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.8353°N, 127.2036°E · 153 m
Overview
Situated in Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi Province at 153 m elevation, Gasan-myeon (가산면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 가산면 (Gasan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Pocheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 153 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Deokjeong Station (덕정역) (12.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Seongburam (성불암) (2.7 km) · Seonggwangmireuksa (성광미륵사) (2.9 km) · Hwaeomsa (화엄사) (3.4 km) · Seongjusa (성주사) (3.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Goindol (고인돌) (0.4 km), Dolmoru (돌모루) (0.7 km), Dunbyeongi (둔뱅이) (0.9 km), Bambat (밤밭) (1.0 km), Neommal (넘말) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Seondan-dong (선단동) (5.0 km) · Gunnae-myeon (군내면) (5.4 km) · Naechon-myeon (내촌면) (5.8 km) · Pocheon-si (포천) (6.5 km) · Pocheon-dong (포천동) (6.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Deokjeong Station (덕정역) (12.6 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 "가산면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Seongburam (성불암) (2.7 km) — Gasan-myeon (가산면)
- Seonggwangmireuksa (성광미륵사) (2.9 km) — Gasan-myeon (가산면)
- Hwaeomsa (화엄사) (3.4 km) — Gasan-myeon (가산면)
- Seongjusa (성주사) (3.9 km) — Gasan-myeon (가산면)
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 Gasan-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
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Gyeonggi Province → · 3,651 All Cities →