Official / Local Name지평면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Yangpyeong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.446°N, 127.6504°E · 211 m
Overview
Set at 211 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yangpyeong-gun (Gyeonggi Province), Jipyeong-myeon (지평면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 지평면 (Jipyeong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Yangpyeong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 211 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jipyeong Station (지평역) (3.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chusandalmi-san (주산달미산) (1.0 km) · Hwangjinong-san (황지농산) (1.3 km) · Paemi-san (배미산) (1.5 km) · Jeonyang-gogae (전양고개) (1.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Jeoreun (저른) (0.7 km), Anseombu-ri (안섬부리) (1.2 km), Chunggandam (중간담) (1.3 km), Kwangyang (광양) (1.7 km), Ussolgogae (웃솔고개) (1.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gaegun-myeon (개군면) (9.0 km) · Yangdong-myeon (양동면) (9.6 km) · Yongmun-myeon (용문면) (9.7 km) · Yangpyeong-eup (양평읍) (13.1 km) · Cheongun-myeon (청운면) (14.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jipyeong Station (지평역) (3.8 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 "지평면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chusandalmi-san (주산달미산) (1.0 km) — Jipyeong-myeon (지평면)
- Hwangjinong-san (황지농산) (1.3 km) — Jipyeong-myeon (지평면)
- Paemi-san (배미산) (1.5 km) — Jipyeong-myeon (지평면)
- Jeonyang-gogae (전양고개) (1.9 km) — Jipyeong-myeon (지평면)
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 Jipyeong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yangpyeong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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