Official / Local Name병점1동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Hwaseong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.2005°N, 127.0346°E · 21 m
Overview
Situated in Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi Province at 21 m elevation, Byeongjeom 1-dong (병점1동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 병점1동 (Byeongjeom 1-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Hwaseong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 21 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Byeongjeom Station (병점역) (0.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yongju-sa (용주사) (2.9 km) · Sema-dae (세마대) (2.2 km) · Sema-sa (세마사) (2.4 km) · Dok-sanseong (독산성) (2.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Byeongjeom-ri (병점리) (0.6 km), Yangsan (양산) (1.1 km), Keun-mal (큰말) (1.5 km), Saessong-gol (샛송골) (1.5 km), Seojakhyeon (서작현) (1.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Byeongjeom 2-dong (병점2동) (1.2 km) · Jinan-dong (진안동) (1.8 km) · Dongtan 3-dong (동탄3동) (2.0 km) · Sema-dong (세마동) (2.2 km) · Hwasan-dong (화산동) (2.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Byeongjeom Station (병점역) (0.8 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 "병점1동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yongju-sa (용주사) (2.9 km) — Byeongjeom 1-dong (병점1동)
- Sema-dae (세마대) (2.2 km) — Byeongjeom 1-dong (병점1동)
- Sema-sa (세마사) (2.4 km) — Byeongjeom 1-dong (병점1동)
- Dok-sanseong (독산성) (2.4 km) — Byeongjeom 1-dong (병점1동)
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 Byeongjeom 1-dong (pop. 12,000) in Hwaseong-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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