Official / Local Name용문면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Yangpyeong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.517°N, 127.5874°E · 131 m
Overview
Situated in Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi Province at 131 m elevation, Yongmun-myeon (용문면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 용문면 (Yongmun-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Yangpyeong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 131 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Yongmun Station (용문역) (3.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yongmunsanjigujeonjeokbi (용문산지구전적비) (3.4 km) · Baegunam (백운암) (3.9 km) · Yongmun-sa (용문사) (4.1 km) · Kom-san (곰산) (1.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Toechon (퇴촌) (0.5 km), Beolteo (벌터) (0.6 km), Yangnabal (양나발) (1.2 km), Origol (오리골) (1.5 km), Seowonmal (서원말) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yangpyeong-eup (양평읍) (7.2 km) · Yangpyeong-gun (양평군) (9.0 km) · Gaegun-myeon (개군면) (9.5 km) · Okcheon-myeon (옥천면) (9.7 km) · Jipyeong-myeon (지평면) (9.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Yongmun Station (용문역) (3.9 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 "용문면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yongmunsanjigujeonjeokbi (용문산지구전적비) (3.4 km) — Yongmun-myeon (용문면)
- Baegunam (백운암) (3.9 km) — Yongmun-myeon (용문면)
- Yongmun-sa (용문사) (4.1 km) — Yongmun-myeon (용문면)
- Kom-san (곰산) (1.7 km) — Yongmun-myeon (용문면)
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 Yongmun-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
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