Official / Local Name마장면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Icheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.2469°N, 127.37°E · 84 m
Overview
Situated in Icheon-si, Gyeonggi Province at 84 m elevation, Majang-myeon (마장면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 마장면 (Majang-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Icheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 84 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Moson Station (10.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Samgaksa (삼각사) (2.0 km) · Yeongbo-sa (영보사) (3.0 km) · Oksuam (옥수암) (3.1 km) · Jeongto-sa (정토사) (3.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Anbaeteo (안배터) (0.4 km), Saemal (새말) (1.1 km), Deoktteul (덕뜰) (1.2 km), Korak-kol (고락골) (1.4 km), Eongmani (억만이) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hobeop-myeon (호법면) (5.3 km) · Gwango-dong (관고동) (6.2 km) · Icheon-si (이천) (6.8 km) · Jungni-dong (중리동) (7.0 km) · Changjeon-dong (창전동) (7.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Moson Station (10.8 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 "마장면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Samgaksa (삼각사) (2.0 km) — Majang-myeon (마장면)
- Yeongbo-sa (영보사) (3.0 km) — Majang-myeon (마장면)
- Oksuam (옥수암) (3.1 km) — Majang-myeon (마장면)
- Jeongto-sa (정토사) (3.6 km) — Majang-myeon (마장면)
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 Majang-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Icheon-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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