Official / Local Name청라1동
Region / ProvinceIncheon (Seohae)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.5309°N, 126.6561°E · 11 m
Overview
Cheongna Il-dong (청라1동) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Seohae, Incheon (37.5309°N, 126.6561°E, elevation 11 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 청라1동 (Cheongna Il-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Incheon · Seohae |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 11 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gajeong Station (가정역) (1.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Geoulgongwon (거울공원) (0.3 km) · Eungbosa (응보사) (1.9 km) · Gaetdeulgongwon (갯들공원) (0.6 km) · Yongmeorigongwon (용머리공원) (0.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Bongojae (봉오재) (0.8 km), Bongojaedwitbangjukdeul (봉오재뒷방죽들) (1.1 km), Suyongso (수용소) (1.2 km), Hwanjagot (환자곳) (1.3 km), Gaemal (갯말) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Seohae (서구) (0.3 km) · Gajeong-dong (가정1동) (1.4 km) · Sinhyeon-dong (신현동) (1.6 km) · Yeonhui-dong (연희동) (2.0 km) · Gajeong-dong (가정2동) (2.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gajeong Station (가정역) (1.8 km). AREX Airport Railroad from Incheon Int'l Airport (ICN), Seoul Subway Line 1, and Incheon Metro Lines 1 & 2. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "청라1동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Geoulgongwon (거울공원) (0.3 km) — Cheongna Il-dong (청라1동)
- Eungbosa (응보사) (1.9 km) — Cheongna Il-dong (청라1동)
- Gaetdeulgongwon (갯들공원) (0.6 km) — Cheongna Il-dong (청라1동)
- Yongmeorigongwon (용머리공원) (0.7 km) — Cheongna Il-dong (청라1동)
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 Incheon.
- 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 Cheongna Il-dong (pop. 12,000) in Seohae, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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