Official / Local Name서운면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Anseong)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.934°N, 127.2673°E · 96 m
Overview
Situated in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province at 96 m elevation, Seoun-myeon (서운면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 서운면 (Seoun-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Anseong |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 96 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Ipchang Station (5.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Seounsan (서운산) (2.7 km) · Bongdeoksa (봉덕사) (8.8 km) · Baetigogae (배티고개) (4.7 km) · Yŏpton-jae (5.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sinch’ol-li (0.9 km), Wahyŏn-ni (3.0 km), Gangdeok (강덕) (3.8 km), Hajang-ni (4.6 km), Ipjang-myeon (입장면) (4.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Miyang-myeon (미양면) (5.4 km) · Anseong-dong (안성2동) (6.3 km) · Anseong-dong (안성1동) (7.5 km) · Geumgwang-myeon (금광면) (8.4 km) · Baekgok-myeon (백곡면) (8.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Ipchang Station (5.8 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 "서운면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Seounsan (서운산) (2.7 km) — Seoun-myeon (서운면)
- Bongdeoksa (봉덕사) (8.8 km) — Seoun-myeon (서운면)
- Baetigogae (배티고개) (4.7 km) — Seoun-myeon (서운면)
- Yŏpton-jae (5.0 km) — Seoun-myeon (서운면)
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 Seoun-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 →