Official / Local Name미양면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Anseong)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.9665°N, 127.2227°E · 46 m
Overview
Situated in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province at 46 m elevation, Miyang-myeon (미양면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 미양면 (Miyang-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Anseong |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 46 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Miyang Station (1.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Bongansa (봉안사) (6.9 km) · Bongdeoksa (봉덕사) (7.2 km) · Murangseong (무랑성) (8.7 km) · Anyanggyo (안양교) (4.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yangji-ri (0.9 km), Sanggoji (상고지) (1.1 km), Bochon (보촌) (1.4 km), Boche (보체) (1.7 km), Galcheon (갈전) (2.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Anseong-dong (안성2동) (4.6 km) · Oksan-dong (옥산동) (5.2 km) · Seoun-myeon (서운면) (5.4 km) · Gongdo-eup (공도읍) (5.5 km) · Singeonji-dong (신건지동) (5.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Miyang Station (1.6 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 "미양면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Bongansa (봉안사) (6.9 km) — Miyang-myeon (미양면)
- Bongdeoksa (봉덕사) (7.2 km) — Miyang-myeon (미양면)
- Murangseong (무랑성) (8.7 km) — Miyang-myeon (미양면)
- Anyanggyo (안양교) (4.9 km) — Miyang-myeon (미양면)
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 Miyang-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Anseong, 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 →