Official / Local Name광적면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Yangju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.8271°N, 126.9523°E · 99 m
Overview
Situated in Yangju-si, Gyeonggi Province at 99 m elevation, Gwangjeok-myeon (광적면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 광적면 (Gwangjeok-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Yangju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 99 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Deokgye Station (덕계역) (9.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Noasan (노아산) (2.5 km) · Munsusa (문수사) (5.5 km) · Sangpaegyo (상패교) (2.1 km) · Seogugyo (석우교) (2.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Ugol (우골) (0.5 km), Pyeongsan (평산) (0.5 km), Genemi (게네미) (0.6 km), Hangeoreum (한거름) (0.8 km), Gajaeul (가재울) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Baekseok-eup (백석읍) (4.9 km) · Beobwon-eup (법원읍) (6.8 km) · Eunhyeon-myeon (은현면) (7.6 km) · Nam-myeon (남면) (7.7 km) · Yangju-si (양주) (8.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Deokgye Station (덕계역) (9.2 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 "광적면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Noasan (노아산) (2.5 km) — Gwangjeok-myeon (광적면)
- Munsusa (문수사) (5.5 km) — Gwangjeok-myeon (광적면)
- Sangpaegyo (상패교) (2.1 km) — Gwangjeok-myeon (광적면)
- Seogugyo (석우교) (2.3 km) — Gwangjeok-myeon (광적면)
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 Gwangjeok-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
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