Official / Local Name장안면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Hwaseong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.0713°N, 126.8398°E · 28 m
Overview
Situated in Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi Province at 28 m elevation, Jangan-myeon (장안면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 장안면 (Jangan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Hwaseong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 28 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Seojeongni Station (서정역) (19.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Kaewŏn-sa (개원사) (0.9 km) · Changan-sa (장안사) (2.7 km) · Hwaun-sa (화운사) (3.3 km) · Pongnae-sa (봉래사) (5.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sarang-ni (사랑리) (0.4 km), Kurae (구래) (0.6 km), Wŏndokchŏng (원독정) (0.6 km), Kaenggol (갱골) (0.7 km), Sinch’on (신촌) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Ujeong-eup (우정읍) (2.9 km) · Hyangnam-eup (향남읍) (8.9 km) · Cheongbuk-myeon (청북면) (9.0 km) · Poseung-eup (포승읍) (9.5 km) · Paltan-myeon (팔탄면) (9.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Seojeongni Station (서정역) (19.0 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 "장안면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Kaewŏn-sa (개원사) (0.9 km) — Jangan-myeon (장안면)
- Changan-sa (장안사) (2.7 km) — Jangan-myeon (장안면)
- Hwaun-sa (화운사) (3.3 km) — Jangan-myeon (장안면)
- Pongnae-sa (봉래사) (5.3 km) — Jangan-myeon (장안면)
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 Jangan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hwaseong-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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