Official / Local Name장호원읍
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Icheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.1376°N, 127.5958°E · 82 m
Overview
Situated in Icheon-si, Gyeonggi Province at 82 m elevation, Janghowon-eup (장호원읍, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 장호원읍 (Janghowon-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Icheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 82 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Moson Station (19.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sangseungsa (상승사) (3.0 km) · Sinheungsa (신흥사) (3.5 km) · Gwangmyeongsa (광명사) (3.6 km) · Muryangsa (무량사) (3.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Anwonha (안원하) (0.5 km), Wonha (원하) (0.5 km), Saeteo (새터) (0.7 km), Punggye (풍계) (0.8 km), Bingjeongmal (빙정말) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Seolseong-myeon (설성면) (6.3 km) · Gamgok-myeon (감곡면) (7.3 km) · Yul-myeon (율면) (9.0 km) · Daewol-myeon (대월면) (11.8 km) · Saenggeuk-myeon (생극면) (12.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Moson Station (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 "장호원읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sangseungsa (상승사) (3.0 km) — Janghowon-eup (장호원읍)
- Sinheungsa (신흥사) (3.5 km) — Janghowon-eup (장호원읍)
- Gwangmyeongsa (광명사) (3.6 km) — Janghowon-eup (장호원읍)
- Muryangsa (무량사) (3.9 km) — Janghowon-eup (장호원읍)
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 Janghowon-eup (pop. 12,000) in Icheon-si, 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 →