Official / Local Name모가면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Icheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.168°N, 127.4561°E · 223 m
Overview
Set at 223 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Icheon-si (Gyeonggi Province), Moga-myeon (모가면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 모가면 (Moga-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Icheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 223 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Moson Station (13.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yonghyeonsa (용현사) (1.5 km) · Yonggwangsa (용광사) (1.6 km) · Bongdeokam (봉덕암) (3.7 km) · Maguksan (마국산) (2.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sannae-ri (산내리) (0.7 km), Sanan (산안) (0.7 km), Jinga-ri (진가리) (1.5 km), Deombawi (덤바위) (1.8 km), Wondu-ri (원두리) (1.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Daewol-myeon (대월면) (5.9 km) · Hobeop-myeon (호법면) (6.3 km) · Seolseong-myeon (설성면) (6.9 km) · Iljuk-myeon (일죽면) (8.1 km) · Majang-myeon (마장면) (11.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Moson Station (13.0 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 "모가면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yonghyeonsa (용현사) (1.5 km) — Moga-myeon (모가면)
- Yonggwangsa (용광사) (1.6 km) — Moga-myeon (모가면)
- Bongdeokam (봉덕암) (3.7 km) — Moga-myeon (모가면)
- Maguksan (마국산) (2.3 km) — Moga-myeon (모가면)
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 Moga-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Icheon-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 →