Official / Local Name오성면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Pyeongtaek)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.006°N, 126.9901°E · 6 m
Overview
Situated in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province at 6 m elevation, Oseong-myeon (오성면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 오성면 (Oseong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Pyeongtaek |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 6 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jije Station (7.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yaksasa (약사사) (4.9 km) · Yeoreumulsachal (여르물사찰) (4.9 km) · Seocheonsa (서천사) (4.9 km) · Aksa-sa (악사사) (5.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Suksindae (숙신대) (0.6 km), Songho (송호) (0.8 km), Gyopo-ri (교포리) (0.9 km), Woryangchon (월량촌) (1.0 km), Pyeong (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Pyeongtaek (평택) (0.7 km) · Godeok-myeon (고덕면) (4.6 km) · Anjung-eup (안중면) (5.2 km) · Cheongbuk-myeon (청북면) (6.4 km) · Segyo-dong (세교동) (7.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jije Station (7.3 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 "오성면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yaksasa (약사사) (4.9 km) — Oseong-myeon (오성면)
- Yeoreumulsachal (여르물사찰) (4.9 km) — Oseong-myeon (오성면)
- Seocheonsa (서천사) (4.9 km) — Oseong-myeon (오성면)
- Aksa-sa (악사사) (5.1 km) — Oseong-myeon (오성면)
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 Oseong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Pyeongtaek, 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 →