Official / Local Name장흥면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Yangju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.7147°N, 126.9631°E · 92 m
Overview
Situated in Yangju-si, Gyeonggi Province at 92 m elevation, Jangheung-myeon (장흥면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 장흥면 (Jangheung-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Yangju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 92 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jangheung Station (장흥역) (1.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Dorimsa (도림사) (1.1 km) · Cheongnyeongsa (청룡사) (1.8 km) · Songamsa (송암사) (1.9 km) · Tosongam (토송암) (2.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Suhuidong (수희동) (0.4 km), Jangpogol (장폿골) (0.6 km), Jangpodong (장포동) (0.8 km), Neungan (능안) (0.8 km), Todari (토다리) (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Ganeung-dong (가능3동) (5.2 km) · Howon-dong (호원2동) (5.9 km) · Howon-dong (호원1동) (6.5 km) · Dobong-dong (도봉1동) (6.6 km) · Ganeung-dong (가능2동) (6.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jangheung Station (장흥역) (1.9 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 "장흥면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Dorimsa (도림사) (1.1 km) — Jangheung-myeon (장흥면)
- Cheongnyeongsa (청룡사) (1.8 km) — Jangheung-myeon (장흥면)
- Songamsa (송암사) (1.9 km) — Jangheung-myeon (장흥면)
- Tosongam (토송암) (2.3 km) — Jangheung-myeon (장흥면)
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 Jangheung-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yangju-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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