Official / Local Name양동면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Yangpyeong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.4192°N, 127.7535°E · 115 m
Overview
Situated in Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi Province at 115 m elevation, Yangdong-myeon (양동면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 양동면 (Yangdong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Yangpyeong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 115 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Yangdong Station (양동역) (0.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Porim-sa (보림사) (0.6 km) · Hyoyeol-gak (효열각) (1.4 km) · Pulgwang-sa (불광사) (3.1 km) · Jeongto-sa (정토사) (3.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Samseongdang (삼성당) (0.4 km), Haktunji (0.4 km), Araenmok-kol (아랫목골) (0.9 km), Chang-mal (창말) (1.0 km), Kkotchae (꽃재) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jijeong-myeon (지정면) (7.1 km) · Jipyeong-myeon (지평면) (9.6 km) · Seowon-myeon (서원면) (10.3 km) · Cheongun-myeon (청운면) (14.0 km) · Hojeo-myeon (호저면) (14.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Yangdong Station (양동역) (0.3 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 "양동면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Porim-sa (보림사) (0.6 km) — Yangdong-myeon (양동면)
- Hyoyeol-gak (효열각) (1.4 km) — Yangdong-myeon (양동면)
- Pulgwang-sa (불광사) (3.1 km) — Yangdong-myeon (양동면)
- Jeongto-sa (정토사) (3.2 km) — Yangdong-myeon (양동면)
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 Yangdong-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 →