Official / Local Name중면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Yeoncheon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates38.1675°N, 126.9981°E · 202 m
Overview
Set at 202 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yeoncheon-gun (Gyeonggi Province), Jung-myeon (중면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 중면 (Jung-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Yeoncheon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 202 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sinmang Station (신망역) (8.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Onnamugol (옷나무골) (2.3 km) · Pillipingeunchamjeonbi (필리핀군참전비) (7.0 km) · Bamgogae (밤고개) (2.8 km) · Habsugyo (합수교) (5.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Gaidong (가이동) (0.7 km), Chŏkkŏ-ri (2.2 km), Bamgogae (밤고개) (2.6 km), Juamdong (주암동) (2.8 km), Doyeon-ri (도연리) (3.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Wangjing-myeon (왕징면) (9.2 km) · Sinseo-myeon (신서면) (9.7 km) · Yeoncheon-gun (연천군) (10.6 km) · Gunnam-myeon (군남면) (11.2 km) · Yeoncheon-eup (연천읍) (12.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sinmang Station (신망역) (8.1 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 "중면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Onnamugol (옷나무골) (2.3 km) — Jung-myeon (중면)
- Pillipingeunchamjeonbi (필리핀군참전비) (7.0 km) — Jung-myeon (중면)
- Bamgogae (밤고개) (2.8 km) — Jung-myeon (중면)
- Habsugyo (합수교) (5.0 km) — Jung-myeon (중면)
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 Jung-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yeoncheon-gun, 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 →