Official / Local Name광탄면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Paju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.7772°N, 126.8812°E · 35 m
Overview
Situated in Paju-si, Gyeonggi Province at 35 m elevation, Gwangtan-myeon (광탄면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 광탄면 (Gwangtan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Paju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 35 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Wollong Station (월롱역) (8.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yongamsa (용암사) (3.0 km) · Suguam (수구암) (4.1 km) · Bogwangsa (보광사) (4.4 km) · Majanggyo (마장교) (0.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Majangdong (마장동) (0.4 km), Saemgol (샘골) (0.8 km), Ureonggol (우렁골) (0.9 km), Sinsan-ri (신산리) (1.4 km), Yagwangdong (야광동) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jori-eup (조리면) (5.9 km) · Paju-eup (파주읍) (8.0 km) · Wollong-myeon (월롱면) (8.3 km) · Gwangjeok-myeon (광적면) (8.4 km) · Adong-dong (아동동) (8.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Wollong Station (월롱역) (8.1 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 "광탄면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yongamsa (용암사) (3.0 km) — Gwangtan-myeon (광탄면)
- Suguam (수구암) (4.1 km) — Gwangtan-myeon (광탄면)
- Bogwangsa (보광사) (4.4 km) — Gwangtan-myeon (광탄면)
- Majanggyo (마장교) (0.4 km) — Gwangtan-myeon (광탄면)
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 Gwangtan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Paju-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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