Official / Local Name옥산동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Anseong)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.0087°N, 127.2467°E · 21 m
Overview
Situated in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province at 21 m elevation, Oksan-dong (옥산동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 옥산동 (Oksan-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Anseong |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 21 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Miyang Station (4.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Bongansa (봉안사) (1.8 km) · Bongdeoksa (봉덕사) (2.9 km) · Geonjigyo (건지교) (0.6 km) · Dongwang I Gyo (동왕이교) (1.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sinyangbongni (신양복리) (0.7 km), Oegeonji (외건지) (0.9 km), Seokjeong-dong (석정동) (0.9 km), Naegeonji (내건지) (1.0 km), Ayang-dong (아양동) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Singeonji-dong (신건지동) (0.9 km) · Sinmosan-dong (신모산동) (1.4 km) · Sinsohyeon-dong (신소현동) (1.6 km) · Anseong-dong (안성3동) (2.3 km) · Anseong-dong (안성2동) (2.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Miyang Station (4.0 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 "옥산동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Bongansa (봉안사) (1.8 km) — Oksan-dong (옥산동)
- Bongdeoksa (봉덕사) (2.9 km) — Oksan-dong (옥산동)
- Geonjigyo (건지교) (0.6 km) — Oksan-dong (옥산동)
- Dongwang I Gyo (동왕이교) (1.9 km) — Oksan-dong (옥산동)
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 Oksan-dong (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 →