Official / Local Name동탄면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Hwaseong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.1825°N, 127.1151°E · 42 m
Overview
Situated in Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi Province at 42 m elevation, Dongtan-myeon (동탄면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 동탄면 (Dongtan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Hwaseong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 42 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Osan Station (오산역) (6.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Wongak-sa (원각사) (3.3 km) · Manui-sa (만의사) (4.3 km) · Sancheogi-gyo (산척이교) (1.5 km) · Sancheok-gyo (산척교) (1.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Tolsugye (돌수계) (0.3 km), Mokjeok-gol (목적골) (0.8 km), Panggyo-ri (방교리) (1.1 km), Paemaru (배마루) (1.4 km), Seonjuk-gol (선죽골) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Dongtan 2-dong (동탄2동) (3.7 km) · Jungang-dong (중앙동) (4.5 km) · Dongtan 1-dong (동탄1동) (4.6 km) · Sinjang-dong (신장동) (5.3 km) · Dongtan 3-dong (동탄3동) (5.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Osan Station (오산역) (6.0 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 "동탄면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Wongak-sa (원각사) (3.3 km) — Dongtan-myeon (동탄면)
- Manui-sa (만의사) (4.3 km) — Dongtan-myeon (동탄면)
- Sancheogi-gyo (산척이교) (1.5 km) — Dongtan-myeon (동탄면)
- Sancheok-gyo (산척교) (1.6 km) — Dongtan-myeon (동탄면)
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 Dongtan-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 →