Official / Local Name조안면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Namyangju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.5647°N, 127.2977°E · 268 m
Overview
Set at 268 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Namyangju-si (Gyeonggi Province), Joan-myeon (조안면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 조안면 (Joan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Namyangju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 268 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Yangsu Station (양수역) (3.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sujongsa (수종사) (0.8 km) · Bongdeokam (봉덕암) (2.4 km) · Sejeongsa (세정사) (2.4 km) · Ungilsan (운길산) (1.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Jogok (조곡) (1.1 km), Jungni (중리) (1.1 km), Songsin (송신) (1.5 km), Majin (마진) (1.5 km), Jodong (조동) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Wabu-eup (와부읍) (5.4 km) · Sinjang-dong (신장2동) (7.0 km) · Namjong-myeon (남종면) (7.5 km) · Yangseo-myeon (양서면) (7.7 km) · Hanam-si (하남) (8.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Yangsu Station (양수역) (3.4 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 "조안면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sujongsa (수종사) (0.8 km) — Joan-myeon (조안면)
- Bongdeokam (봉덕암) (2.4 km) — Joan-myeon (조안면)
- Sejeongsa (세정사) (2.4 km) — Joan-myeon (조안면)
- Ungilsan (운길산) (1.0 km) — Joan-myeon (조안면)
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 Joan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Namyangju-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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