Official / Local Name양서면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Yangpyeong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.5385°N, 127.378°E · 164 m
Overview
Situated in Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi Province at 164 m elevation, Yangseo-myeon (양서면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 양서면 (Yangseo-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Yangpyeong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 164 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sinwon Station (신원역) (1.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ansimsa (안심사) (0.9 km) · Wolgyesa (월계사) (1.1 km) · Seongguksa (성국사) (1.5 km) · Buyongsan (부용산) (1.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yagok (야곡) (0.4 km), Saemgol (샘골) (0.7 km), Dongmak (동막) (0.9 km), Bunjeom (분점) (1.0 km), Myogok (묘곡) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Namjong-myeon (남종면) (6.7 km) · Joan-myeon (조안면) (7.7 km) · Seojong-myeon (서종면) (7.9 km) · Gangha-myeon (강하면) (8.6 km) · Okcheon-myeon (옥천면) (9.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sinwon Station (신원역) (1.5 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 "양서면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ansimsa (안심사) (0.9 km) — Yangseo-myeon (양서면)
- Wolgyesa (월계사) (1.1 km) — Yangseo-myeon (양서면)
- Seongguksa (성국사) (1.5 km) — Yangseo-myeon (양서면)
- Buyongsan (부용산) (1.2 km) — Yangseo-myeon (양서면)
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 Yangseo-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 →