Official / Local Name서종면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Yangpyeong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.6065°N, 127.4057°E · 224 m
Overview
Set at 224 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yangpyeong-gun (Gyeonggi Province), Seojong-myeon (서종면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 서종면 (Seojong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Yangpyeong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 224 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Daeseongni Station (대성리역) (9.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yongsusa (용수사) (3.4 km) · Uamsa (우암사) (4.1 km) · Norugogae (노루고개) (1.6 km) · Baegunjeongsa (백운정사) (4.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Maegok (매곡) (0.3 km), Heonteobeol (헌터벌) (0.6 km), Tungjeomkkol (퉁점꼴) (1.0 km), Gungnoso (국로소) (1.1 km), Bangok (반곡) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yangseo-myeon (양서면) (7.9 km) · Seorak-myeon (설악면) (9.3 km) · Hwado-eup (화도읍) (9.4 km) · Okcheon-myeon (옥천면) (9.5 km) · Joan-myeon (조안면) (10.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Daeseongni Station (대성리역) (9.0 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 "서종면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yongsusa (용수사) (3.4 km) — Seojong-myeon (서종면)
- Uamsa (우암사) (4.1 km) — Seojong-myeon (서종면)
- Norugogae (노루고개) (1.6 km) — Seojong-myeon (서종면)
- Baegunjeongsa (백운정사) (4.5 km) — Seojong-myeon (서종면)
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 Seojong-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 →