Official / Local Name천호3동
Region / ProvinceSeoul (Gangdong-gu)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.5369°N, 127.1325°E · 32 m
Overview
Cheonho-dong (천호3동) is a lively urban district in Gangdong-gu, Seoul (pop. Official Municipality, elevation 32 m) linked directly into South Korea's subway and T-money bus network.
| Official / Local Name | 천호3동 (Cheonho-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Seoul · Gangdong-gu |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 32 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gangdong Station (강동역) (0.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Posŏng-sa (보성사) (1.7 km) · Gwangbulsa (광불사) (1.9 km) · Cheonhodonggongwon (천호동공원) (1.0 km) · Hangangsimingongwon (한강시민공원) (1.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Ch’ŏnhosam-dong (천호3동) (0.3 km), Sŏngnaei-dong (성내2동) (0.5 km), Songnae-ri (성내동) (0.7 km), Kiril-tong (길1동) (0.7 km), Kil-tong (길동) (0.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Seongnae-dong (성내2동) (0.8 km) · Gil-dong (길동) (1.1 km) · Cheonho-dong (천호2동) (1.1 km) · Seongnae-dong (성내3동) (1.3 km) · Amsa-dong (암사1동) (1.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gangdong Station (강동역) (0.1 km). AREX Airport Railroad from Incheon (ICN) & Gimpo (GMP); 9+ subway lines and KTX hub at Seoul Station, Yongsan & Suseo (SRT). Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "천호3동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Posŏng-sa (보성사) (1.7 km) — Cheonho-dong (천호3동)
- Gwangbulsa (광불사) (1.9 km) — Cheonho-dong (천호3동)
- Cheonhodonggongwon (천호동공원) (1.0 km) — Cheonho-dong (천호3동)
- Hangangsimingongwon (한강시민공원) (1.6 km) — Cheonho-dong (천호3동)
Local Food & Regional Specialties
- Euljiro and Jongno brass-pot 설렁탕 (Seolleongtang, milky 12-hour ox-bone broth with thin wheat noodles) and hand-cut 칼국수 (Kalguksu) in anchovy-kelp stock.
- Charcoal-grilled Mapo 돼지갈비 (marinated pork ribs), sizzling Gwangjang Market 녹두빈대떡 (crispy mung-bean pancakes), and 1++ Hanwoo beef cuts at Majang Market.
- Aged clay-jar Yangnyeom-jang sauces, handmade Insadong honey-sesame 강정 (Gangjeong) confections, and small-batch unfiltered Seoul 탁주 (Takju/Makgeolli).
- Office workers and locals gather after sunset at glowing orange 포장마차 (Pojangmacha street tents) or neighborhood BBQ tables to pair smoky grilled pork belly with crisp soju and refillable seasonal banchan. Across Cheonho-dong (pop. 12,000) in Gangdong-gu, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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