Official / Local Name서탄면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Pyeongtaek)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.099°N, 127.021°E · 9 m
Overview
Situated in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province at 9 m elevation, Seotan-myeon (서탄면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 서탄면 (Seotan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Pyeongtaek |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 9 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Songtan Station (송탄역) (3.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Boguksa (보국사) (2.6 km) · Wonjeok-sa (원적사) (3.0 km) · Cheongnyongsa (청룡사) (3.5 km) · Sujeongam (수정암) (4.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Haejeong (해정) (0.4 km), Sina (신아) (0.8 km), Malmeo-ri (말머리) (1.3 km), Madu-ri (마두리) (1.3 km), Geumam-ri (금암리) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sinjang-dong (신장1동) (3.0 km) · Sinjang-dong (신장2동) (3.8 km) · Jisan-dong (지산동) (4.4 km) · Seojeong-dong (서정동) (4.5 km) · Chopyeong-dong (초평동) (5.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Songtan Station (송탄역) (3.8 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 "서탄면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Boguksa (보국사) (2.6 km) — Seotan-myeon (서탄면)
- Wonjeok-sa (원적사) (3.0 km) — Seotan-myeon (서탄면)
- Cheongnyongsa (청룡사) (3.5 km) — Seotan-myeon (서탄면)
- Sujeongam (수정암) (4.9 km) — Seotan-myeon (서탄면)
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 Seotan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Pyeongtaek, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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