Official / Local Name양감면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Hwaseong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.0859°N, 126.9596°E · 81 m
Overview
Situated in Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi Province at 81 m elevation, Yanggam-myeon (양감면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 양감면 (Yanggam-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Hwaseong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 81 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Songtan Station (송탄역) (8.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sinwanggyo (신왕교) (1.1 km) · Sachanggoga (사창교) (1.1 km) · Cheonseok-sa (천석사) (5.3 km) · Deokjisa (덕지사) (3.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Dongsinwangdong (동신왕동) (0.8 km), Solmi (솔미) (1.0 km), Soran (솔안) (1.1 km), Sinwang-ni (신왕리) (1.2 km), Sajang-ni (사창동) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hyangnam-eup (향남읍) (4.1 km) · Cheongbuk-myeon (청북면) (5.4 km) · Seotan-myeon (서탄면) (5.6 km) · Sinjang-dong (신장1동) (8.0 km) · Sinjang-dong (신장2동) (8.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Songtan Station (송탄역) (8.4 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 "양감면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sinwanggyo (신왕교) (1.1 km) — Yanggam-myeon (양감면)
- Sachanggoga (사창교) (1.1 km) — Yanggam-myeon (양감면)
- Cheonseok-sa (천석사) (5.3 km) — Yanggam-myeon (양감면)
- Deokjisa (덕지사) (3.6 km) — Yanggam-myeon (양감면)
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 Yanggam-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hwaseong-si, 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 →