Official / Local Name양성면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Anseong)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.0793°N, 127.2194°E · 72 m
Overview
Situated in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province at 72 m elevation, Yangseong-myeon (양성면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 양성면 (Yangseong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Anseong |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 72 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Miyang Station (11.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Cheongwonsa (청원사) (4.1 km) · Deokbongseowon (덕봉서원) (4.4 km) · Woramsa (해봉사) (4.6 km) · Sanjeonggyo (산정교) (1.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Dogol (도골) (0.6 km), Togong-ni (도곡리) (0.9 km), Joil-ri (조일리) (0.9 km), Joilmal (조일말) (1.2 km), Hodong (호동) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gosam-myeon (고삼면) (4.7 km) · Sagok-dong (상곡동) (5.4 km) · Daedeok-myeon (대덕면) (5.6 km) · Sinmosan-dong (신모산동) (6.9 km) · Wongok-myeon (원곡면) (7.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Miyang Station (11.0 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 "양성면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Cheongwonsa (청원사) (4.1 km) — Yangseong-myeon (양성면)
- Deokbongseowon (덕봉서원) (4.4 km) — Yangseong-myeon (양성면)
- Woramsa (해봉사) (4.6 km) — Yangseong-myeon (양성면)
- Sanjeonggyo (산정교) (1.1 km) — Yangseong-myeon (양성면)
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 Yangseong-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 →