Official / Local Name옥천면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Yangpyeong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.5491°N, 127.4857°E · 380 m
Overview
Set at 380 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yangpyeong-gun (Gyeonggi Province), Okcheon-myeon (옥천면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 옥천면 (Okcheon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Yangpyeong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 380 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Okch’ŏn Station (4.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sanasa (사나사) (2.2 km) · Mugungseonwon (무궁선원) (3.2 km) · Okcheonsa (옥천사) (3.3 km) · Yanggeunhyanggyo (양근향교) (3.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Pyeonjeon (편전) (1.4 km), Keungol (큰골) (1.4 km), Seolmaejae (설매재) (1.7 km), Dongmak (동막) (2.2 km), Eomderagol (엄데라골) (2.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yangpyeong-gun (양평군) (6.7 km) · Yangpyeong-eup (양평읍) (6.9 km) · Seojong-myeon (서종면) (9.5 km) · Yangseo-myeon (양서면) (9.6 km) · Yongmun-myeon (용문면) (9.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Okch’ŏn Station (4.8 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 "옥천면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sanasa (사나사) (2.2 km) — Okcheon-myeon (옥천면)
- Mugungseonwon (무궁선원) (3.2 km) — Okcheon-myeon (옥천면)
- Okcheonsa (옥천사) (3.3 km) — Okcheon-myeon (옥천면)
- Yanggeunhyanggyo (양근향교) (3.6 km) — Okcheon-myeon (옥천면)
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 Okcheon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yangpyeong-gun, 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 →