Official / Local Name진위면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Pyeongtaek)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.1053°N, 127.0876°E · 77 m
Overview
Situated in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province at 77 m elevation, Jinwi-myeon (진위면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 진위면 (Jinwi-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Pyeongtaek |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 77 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Songtan Station (송탄역) (4.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chinwi-sa (진위사) (0.3 km) · Wongak-sa (원각사) (0.6 km) · Mangi-sa (만기사) (1.2 km) · Yonggaksa (용각사) (2.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Pongnam (봉남) (0.6 km), Kugagok (구가곡) (0.7 km), Sanjik (산직) (0.8 km), Pongnam-ni (봉남리) (1.3 km), Kagong-ni (가곡리) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Songbuk-dong (송북동) (3.4 km) · Daewon-dong (대원동) (3.4 km) · Sinjang-dong (신장1동) (4.1 km) · Jisan-dong (지산동) (4.4 km) · Sinjang-dong (신장2동) (4.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Songtan Station (송탄역) (4.3 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 "진위면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chinwi-sa (진위사) (0.3 km) — Jinwi-myeon (진위면)
- Wongak-sa (원각사) (0.6 km) — Jinwi-myeon (진위면)
- Mangi-sa (만기사) (1.2 km) — Jinwi-myeon (진위면)
- Yonggaksa (용각사) (2.5 km) — Jinwi-myeon (진위면)
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 Jinwi-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Pyeongtaek, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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