Official / Local Name매송면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Hwaseong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.2638°N, 126.9082°E · 30 m
Overview
Situated in Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi Province at 30 m elevation, Maesong-myeon (매송면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 매송면 (Maesong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Hwaseong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 30 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Ŏch’ŏn Station (1.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ilgwang-sa (일광사) (3.2 km) · Kaesim-sa (개심사) (2.3 km) · Yonghwa-sa (용화사) (2.6 km) · Hwaŏm-sa (화엄사) (4.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Naechon (내촌) (1.1 km), Bineulchi (비늘치) (1.1 km), Eocheon-ri (어천리) (1.3 km), Sukkong-ni (숙곡리) (1.4 km), Wontteul (원뜰) (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Bibong-myeon (비봉면) (5.1 km) · Bongdam-eup (봉담읍) (6.2 km) · Gwonseon-gu (Gwonseon-gu) (6.3 km) · Sangnok-gu (Sangnok-gu) (6.4 km) · Daeya-dong (대야동) (7.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Ŏch’ŏn Station (1.5 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 "매송면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ilgwang-sa (일광사) (3.2 km) — Maesong-myeon (매송면)
- Kaesim-sa (개심사) (2.3 km) — Maesong-myeon (매송면)
- Yonghwa-sa (용화사) (2.6 km) — Maesong-myeon (매송면)
- Hwaŏm-sa (화엄사) (4.6 km) — Maesong-myeon (매송면)
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 Maesong-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
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Gyeonggi Province → · 3,651 All Cities →