Official / Local Name하성면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Gimpo-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.7355°N, 126.6413°E · 26 m
Overview
Situated in Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi Province at 26 m elevation, Haseong-myeon (하성면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 하성면 (Haseong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Gimpo-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 26 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Unjeong Station (운정역) (11.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yeonhwasa (연화사) (1.8 km) · Jangdaesan (장대산) (1.7 km) · Taesan (태산) (1.8 km) · Muryangsa (무량사) (6.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Pochangdong (포창동) (0.4 km), Saetu (새투) (0.6 km), Miruji (미루지) (0.7 km), Gamnamugol (감나무골) (0.8 km), Yangjidong (양지동) (0.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Tongjin-eup (통진면) (5.8 km) · Wolgot-myeon (월곶면) (7.1 km) · Unjung-dong (운정2동) (8.9 km) · Tanhyeon-myeon (탄현면) (9.7 km) · Gyoha-dong (교하동) (9.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Unjeong Station (운정역) (11.1 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 "하성면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yeonhwasa (연화사) (1.8 km) — Haseong-myeon (하성면)
- Jangdaesan (장대산) (1.7 km) — Haseong-myeon (하성면)
- Taesan (태산) (1.8 km) — Haseong-myeon (하성면)
- Muryangsa (무량사) (6.3 km) — Haseong-myeon (하성면)
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 Haseong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gimpo-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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