Official / Local Name삼죽면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Anseong)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.0654°N, 127.3663°E · 106 m
Overview
Situated in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province at 106 m elevation, Samjuk-myeon (삼죽면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 삼죽면 (Samjuk-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Anseong |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 106 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Miyang Station (16.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Guksaam (국사암) (2.0 km) · Mireuksa (쌍미륵사) (2.3 km) · Sangwonsa (상원사) (3.2 km) · Dodeoksan (도덕산) (1.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Naegang-ni (내강리) (0.5 km), Naedong (안골) (0.7 km), Jinchon-ri (진촌리) (0.9 km), Nachondong (나촌동) (1.1 km), Wolgokdong (월곡동) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Bogae-myeon (보개면) (4.9 km) · Juksan-myeon (죽산면) (5.3 km) · Anseong (안성) (6.6 km) · Gosam-myeon (고삼면) (8.9 km) · Iljuk-myeon (일죽면) (9.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Miyang Station (16.1 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 "삼죽면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Guksaam (국사암) (2.0 km) — Samjuk-myeon (삼죽면)
- Mireuksa (쌍미륵사) (2.3 km) — Samjuk-myeon (삼죽면)
- Sangwonsa (상원사) (3.2 km) — Samjuk-myeon (삼죽면)
- Dodeoksan (도덕산) (1.9 km) — Samjuk-myeon (삼죽면)
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 Samjuk-myeon (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 →