Official / Local Name남종면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Gwangju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.4998°N, 127.3195°E · 173 m
Overview
Situated in Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi Province at 173 m elevation, Namjong-myeon (남종면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 남종면 (Namjong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Gwangju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 173 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Neungnae Station (능내역) (3.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hwadeoksa (화덕사) (0.7 km) · Myeongseongam (명성암) (0.7 km) · Seokhojeong (석호정) (3.4 km) · Mangjo-gogae (망조고개) (1.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Goenae (괴내) (0.8 km), Jecheongmal (제청말) (0.9 km), Guteoaraet-mal (구터아랫말) (1.4 km), Bunwon (분원) (1.6 km), An-gol (안골) (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Toechon-myeon (퇴촌면) (5.7 km) · Yangseo-myeon (양서면) (6.7 km) · Joan-myeon (조안면) (7.5 km) · Gangha-myeon (강하면) (8.9 km) · Jungbu-myeon (중부면) (9.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Neungnae Station (능내역) (3.3 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 "남종면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hwadeoksa (화덕사) (0.7 km) — Namjong-myeon (남종면)
- Myeongseongam (명성암) (0.7 km) — Namjong-myeon (남종면)
- Seokhojeong (석호정) (3.4 km) — Namjong-myeon (남종면)
- Mangjo-gogae (망조고개) (1.5 km) — Namjong-myeon (남종면)
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 Namjong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gwangju-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 →