Official / Local Name설악면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Gapyeong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.652°N, 127.4946°E · 120 m
Overview
Situated in Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi Province at 120 m elevation, Seorak-myeon (설악면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 설악면 (Seorak-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Gapyeong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 120 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Daeseongni Station (대성리역) (10.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sundeoksa (순덕사) (1.8 km) · Mirae-sa (미래사) (2.2 km) · Hyangwŏn-sa (향원사) (2.4 km) · Miri-sa (미리사) (2.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hachon (하촌) (0.3 km), Eomso (엄소) (0.9 km), Sangchon (상촌) (1.2 km), Innae (인내) (1.2 km), Sokgol (속골) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Seojong-myeon (서종면) (9.3 km) · Okcheon-myeon (옥천면) (11.5 km) · Cheongpyeong-myeon (외서면) (11.6 km) · Seo-myeon (서면) (12.4 km) · Nam-myeon (남면) (13.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Daeseongni Station (대성리역) (10.8 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 "설악면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sundeoksa (순덕사) (1.8 km) — Seorak-myeon (설악면)
- Mirae-sa (미래사) (2.2 km) — Seorak-myeon (설악면)
- Hyangwŏn-sa (향원사) (2.4 km) — Seorak-myeon (설악면)
- Miri-sa (미리사) (2.8 km) — Seorak-myeon (설악면)
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 Seorak-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gapyeong-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 →