Official / Local Name죽산면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Anseong)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.0459°N, 127.4211°E · 242 m
Overview
Set at 242 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Anseong (Gyeonggi Province), Juksan-myeon (죽산면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 죽산면 (Juksan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Anseong |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 242 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Miyang Station (19.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Bagapeumisan (바가프미산) (0.2 km) · Chiljangsa (칠장사) (3.0 km) · Baegyeonam (백연암) (3.1 km) · Geolmigogae (걸미고개) (0.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Geogok (거곡) (0.7 km), Angeolmi (안걸미) (0.9 km), Geolmi (걸미) (1.0 km), Bikkatgeolmi (비깥걸미) (1.0 km), Solbat (솔밭) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Samjuk-myeon (삼죽면) (5.3 km) · Iljuk-myeon (일죽면) (6.9 km) · Samseong-myeon (삼성면) (7.2 km) · Gwanghyewon-myeon (광혜원면) (8.0 km) · Bogae-myeon (보개면) (9.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Miyang Station (19.3 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 "죽산면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Bagapeumisan (바가프미산) (0.2 km) — Juksan-myeon (죽산면)
- Chiljangsa (칠장사) (3.0 km) — Juksan-myeon (죽산면)
- Baegyeonam (백연암) (3.1 km) — Juksan-myeon (죽산면)
- Geolmigogae (걸미고개) (0.4 km) — Juksan-myeon (죽산면)
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 Juksan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Anseong, 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 →