Official / Local Name마도면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Hwaseong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.1892°N, 126.7623°E · 16 m
Overview
Situated in Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi Province at 16 m elevation, Mado-myeon (마도면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 마도면 (Mado-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Hwaseong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 16 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Yamok Station (13.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hongbŏp-sa (홍법사) (4.0 km) · Pŏphŭng-sa (법흥사) (4.2 km) · Sinhŭng-sa (신흥사) (4.8 km) · Sagi-sŏm (사기섬) (3.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Songmokchae (송목재) (0.4 km), Chŏkkae (적개) (0.7 km), Ch’ŏngwŏl-li (청원리) (0.7 km), Chŏlgol (절골) (0.7 km), Tae-ch’on (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Namyang-eup (남양동) (5.5 km) · Songsan-myeon (송산면) (5.9 km) · Hwaseong-si (화성) (6.0 km) · Seosin-myeon (서신면) (6.9 km) · Bibong-myeon (비봉면) (10.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Yamok Station (13.2 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 "마도면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hongbŏp-sa (홍법사) (4.0 km) — Mado-myeon (마도면)
- Pŏphŭng-sa (법흥사) (4.2 km) — Mado-myeon (마도면)
- Sinhŭng-sa (신흥사) (4.8 km) — Mado-myeon (마도면)
- Sagi-sŏm (사기섬) (3.2 km) — Mado-myeon (마도면)
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 Mado-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hwaseong-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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