Official / Local Name금광면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Anseong)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.9787°N, 127.3439°E · 153 m
Overview
Situated in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province at 153 m elevation, Geumgwang-myeon (금광면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 금광면 (Geumgwang-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Anseong |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 153 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Miyang Station (11.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Myeongjeogam (명적암) (6.7 km) · Bongdeoksa (봉덕사) (6.8 km) · Cheongnyangsan (청량산) (4.1 km) · Baegyeonam (백연암) (7.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Okchŏng-ni (1.8 km), Sanghyeondong (상현동) (2.6 km), Seogam (석암) (2.9 km), Kaesal-li (3.2 km), Mosan (모산) (3.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Anseong-dong (안성1동) (6.0 km) · Gwanghyewon-myeon (광혜원면) (7.0 km) · Anseong-dong (안성2동) (7.1 km) · Anseong (안성) (7.2 km) · Seoun-myeon (서운면) (8.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Miyang Station (11.0 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 "금광면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Myeongjeogam (명적암) (6.7 km) — Geumgwang-myeon (금광면)
- Bongdeoksa (봉덕사) (6.8 km) — Geumgwang-myeon (금광면)
- Cheongnyangsan (청량산) (4.1 km) — Geumgwang-myeon (금광면)
- Baegyeonam (백연암) (7.1 km) — Geumgwang-myeon (금광면)
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 Geumgwang-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Anseong, 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 →