Official / Local Name일죽면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Anseong)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.0954°N, 127.4682°E · 80 m
Overview
Situated in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province at 80 m elevation, Iljuk-myeon (일죽면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 일죽면 (Iljuk-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Anseong |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 80 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Moson Station (20.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yaksusa (약수암) (3.4 km) · Jukjusanseong (죽주산성) (3.5 km) · Magoksa (마곡사) (5.1 km) · Bibongam (비봉암) (5.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Daesongdong (대송동) (0.4 km), Pyeongchondong (평촌동) (0.9 km), Changam-ni (장암리) (0.9 km), Woljeong-ri (월정리) (1.0 km), Songch’ŏl-li (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Juksan-myeon (죽산면) (6.9 km) · Seolseong-myeon (설성면) (7.0 km) · Yul-myeon (율면) (7.6 km) · Moga-myeon (모가면) (8.1 km) · Samseong-myeon (삼성면) (9.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Moson Station (20.9 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 "일죽면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yaksusa (약수암) (3.4 km) — Iljuk-myeon (일죽면)
- Jukjusanseong (죽주산성) (3.5 km) — Iljuk-myeon (일죽면)
- Magoksa (마곡사) (5.1 km) — Iljuk-myeon (일죽면)
- Bibongam (비봉암) (5.1 km) — Iljuk-myeon (일죽면)
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 Iljuk-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Anseong, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Gyeonggi Province → · 3,651 All Cities →