Official / Local Name청계동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Uiwang-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.4013°N, 127.0206°E · 291 m
Overview
Set at 291 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Uiwang-si (Gyeonggi Province), Cheonggye-dong (청계동, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 청계동 (Cheonggye-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Uiwang-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 291 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Geumjeong Station (금정역) (7.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ch’ŏnggye-sa (청계사) (1.8 km) · Cheonggye-sa (청계사) (1.6 km) · Jeol-gogae (절고개) (1.3 km) · Hyean-sa (혜안사) (2.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Dokjeongi (독정이) (0.6 km), Wonteo (원터) (0.7 km), Sangcheonggye (상청계) (0.8 km), Jungcheonggye (중청계) (0.8 km), Hakhyon-dong (학현) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Munwon-dong (문원동) (2.4 km) · Byeoryang-dong (별양동) (3.4 km) · Galhyeon-dong (갈현동) (3.7 km) · Naeson-dong (내손2동) (4.0 km) · Gwacheon-si (과천) (4.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Geumjeong Station (금정역) (7.6 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 "청계동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ch’ŏnggye-sa (청계사) (1.8 km) — Cheonggye-dong (청계동)
- Cheonggye-sa (청계사) (1.6 km) — Cheonggye-dong (청계동)
- Jeol-gogae (절고개) (1.3 km) — Cheonggye-dong (청계동)
- Hyean-sa (혜안사) (2.5 km) — Cheonggye-dong (청계동)
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 Cheonggye-dong (pop. 12,000) in Uiwang-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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