Official / Local Name하면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Gapyeong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.8657°N, 127.3644°E · 273 m
Overview
Set at 273 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Gapyeong-gun (Gyeonggi Province), Ha-myeon (하면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 하면 (Ha-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Gapyeong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 273 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sangsaek Station (상색역) (12.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hyeondeungsa (현등사) (3.0 km) · Sambulsa (삼불사) (3.7 km) · Boriulgogae (보리울고개) (1.1 km) · Hogukdonghosa (호국동호사) (4.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Boriul (보리울) (0.5 km), Nŭngjae-mal (0.9 km), Waegol (왜골) (1.0 km), Garaeul (가래울) (1.0 km), Seguji (세구지) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hwahyeon-myeon (화현면) (7.3 km) · Sang-myeon (상면) (9.6 km) · Gapyeong-eup (가평읍) (11.1 km) · Gunnae-myeon (군내면) (12.2 km) · Ildong-myeon (일동면) (12.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sangsaek Station (상색역) (12.8 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 "하면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hyeondeungsa (현등사) (3.0 km) — Ha-myeon (하면)
- Sambulsa (삼불사) (3.7 km) — Ha-myeon (하면)
- Boriulgogae (보리울고개) (1.1 km) — Ha-myeon (하면)
- Hogukdonghosa (호국동호사) (4.3 km) — Ha-myeon (하면)
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 Ha-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gapyeong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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