Official / Local NameManan-gu
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Anyang-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.401°N, 126.911°E · 56 m
Overview
Situated in Anyang-si, Gyeonggi Province at 56 m elevation, Manan-gu (Manan-gu, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | Manan-gu (Manan-gu) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Anyang-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 56 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Anyang Station (안양역) (1.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yongyeon-sa (용연사) (0.8 km) · Bodeok-sa (보덕사) (1.0 km) · Baengnyeon-sa (백련사) (1.3 km) · Manghaeam-amja (망해암암자) (1.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Paktaril-tong (박달1동) (0.4 km), Anyangsam-dong (안양3동) (0.4 km), Paktal-tong (박달동) (0.5 km), Anyangsa-dong (안양4동) (0.8 km), Anyangi-dong (안양2동) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Anyang-si (안양) (1.8 km) · Anyang-dong (안양8동) (3.1 km) · Mokgam-dong (목감동) (3.8 km) · Dongan-gu (Dongan-gu) (3.8 km) · Soha-dong (소하2동) (3.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Anyang Station (안양역) (1.0 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 "Manan-gu" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yongyeon-sa (용연사) (0.8 km) — Manan-gu (Manan-gu)
- Bodeok-sa (보덕사) (1.0 km) — Manan-gu (Manan-gu)
- Baengnyeon-sa (백련사) (1.3 km) — Manan-gu (Manan-gu)
- Manghaeam-amja (망해암암자) (1.5 km) — Manan-gu (Manan-gu)
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 Manan-gu (pop. 12,000) in Anyang-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 →