Official / Local Name호법면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Icheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.2126°N, 127.4114°E · 71 m
Overview
Situated in Icheon-si, Gyeonggi Province at 71 m elevation, Hobeop-myeon (호법면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 호법면 (Hobeop-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Icheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 71 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Moson Station (10.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Oksuam (옥수암) (2.3 km) · Wolsansa (월산사) (3.4 km) · Yeongbul-sa (영불사) (4.0 km) · Jubaekgyo (주백교) (0.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yogol (요골) (0.3 km), Chubang-ni (주박리) (0.8 km), Jagaeul (자개울) (0.9 km), Tokgisil (특기실) (1.0 km), Odongchon (오동촌) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Majang-myeon (마장면) (5.3 km) · Moga-myeon (모가면) (6.3 km) · Jungni-dong (중리동) (7.4 km) · Icheon-si (이천) (7.4 km) · Daewol-myeon (대월면) (7.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Moson Station (10.1 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 "호법면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Oksuam (옥수암) (2.3 km) — Hobeop-myeon (호법면)
- Wolsansa (월산사) (3.4 km) — Hobeop-myeon (호법면)
- Yeongbul-sa (영불사) (4.0 km) — Hobeop-myeon (호법면)
- Jubaekgyo (주백교) (0.7 km) — Hobeop-myeon (호법면)
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 Hobeop-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Icheon-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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