Official / Local Name팔탄면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Hwaseong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.151°N, 126.8817°E · 65 m
Overview
Situated in Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi Province at 65 m elevation, Paltan-myeon (팔탄면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 팔탄면 (Paltan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Hwaseong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 65 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Icheon Station (이천역) (11.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sudo-am (수도암) (3.5 km) · Gŭmsansa (금산사) (4.4 km) · Gwaneumjeong-sa (관음정사) (5.1 km) · Cheonseok-sa (천석사) (5.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Jiwol-ri (지월리) (0.9 km), Yuram-ni (율암리) (0.9 km), Chindalani (1.0 km), Tŏkchŏn-ri (덕천리) (1.1 km), Gujang-ri (구장리) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hyangnam-eup (향남읍) (5.9 km) · Hwaseong-si (화성) (7.2 km) · Namyang-eup (남양동) (8.1 km) · Bibong-myeon (비봉면) (8.8 km) · Jeongnam-myeon (정남면) (9.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Icheon Station (이천역) (11.3 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 "팔탄면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sudo-am (수도암) (3.5 km) — Paltan-myeon (팔탄면)
- Gŭmsansa (금산사) (4.4 km) — Paltan-myeon (팔탄면)
- Gwaneumjeong-sa (관음정사) (5.1 km) — Paltan-myeon (팔탄면)
- Cheonseok-sa (천석사) (5.7 km) — Paltan-myeon (팔탄면)
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 Paltan-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 →