Official / Local Name중부면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Gwangju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.4563°N, 127.2333°E · 185 m
Overview
Set at 185 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Gwangju-si (Gyeonggi Province), Jungbu-myeon (중부면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 중부면 (Jungbu-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Gwangju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 185 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Geoyeo Station (거여역) (8.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yonghak-sa (용학사) (1.3 km) · Bohyeon-sa (보현사) (2.4 km) · Doseong-sa (도성사) (2.7 km) · Namhan-sanseong (남한산성) (3.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Chobunmok (조분목) (0.4 km), Ojeon-ri (오전리) (0.7 km), Oyasu (오야수) (0.8 km), Tusaeogae (두새오개) (1.0 km), Dunjeon-mal (둔전말) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Songjeong-dong (송정동) (4.3 km) · Gyeongan-dong (경안동) (5.4 km) · Jungwon-gu (Jungwon-gu) (6.9 km) · Gwangnam-dong (광남동) (7.3 km) · Macheon-dong (마천1동) (8.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Geoyeo Station (거여역) (8.8 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 "중부면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yonghak-sa (용학사) (1.3 km) — Jungbu-myeon (중부면)
- Bohyeon-sa (보현사) (2.4 km) — Jungbu-myeon (중부면)
- Doseong-sa (도성사) (2.7 km) — Jungbu-myeon (중부면)
- Namhan-sanseong (남한산성) (3.6 km) — Jungbu-myeon (중부면)
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 Jungbu-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gwangju-si, 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 →