Official / Local Name청파동3가
Region / ProvinceSeoul (Yongsan-gu)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.5432°N, 126.9672°E · 38 m
Overview
Cheonpa-dong Sam-ga (청파동3가) is a lively urban district in Yongsan-gu, Seoul (pop. Official Municipality, elevation 38 m) linked directly into South Korea's subway and T-money bus network.
| Official / Local Name | 청파동3가 (Cheonpa-dong Sam-ga) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Seoul · Yongsan-gu |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 38 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Namyeong Station (남영역) (0.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sungnyemun (숭례문) (2.0 km) · Hyochanggongwon (효창공원) (0.7 km) · Namsan Park (남산공원) (2.1 km) · Jogyesa (조계사) (3.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Wŏnhyoro-dong (원효로동) (0.3 km), Ch’ŏngp’a-dong (청파동) (0.5 km), Hyoch’ang-dong (효창동) (0.6 km), Wŏnhyoroil-tong (원효로1동) (0.6 km), Hangangno 1-ga (한강로1가) (0.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Cheongpa-dong (청파동) (0.2 km) · Wonhyoro Il-ga (원효로1가) (0.4 km) · Garwol-dong (갈월동) (0.5 km) · Namyeong-dong (남영동) (0.5 km) · Hyochang-dong (효창동) (0.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Namyeong Station (남영역) (0.5 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 "청파동3가" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sungnyemun (숭례문) (2.0 km) — Cheonpa-dong Sam-ga (청파동3가)
- Hyochanggongwon (효창공원) (0.7 km) — Cheonpa-dong Sam-ga (청파동3가)
- Namsan Park (남산공원) (2.1 km) — Cheonpa-dong Sam-ga (청파동3가)
- Jogyesa (조계사) (3.6 km) — Cheonpa-dong Sam-ga (청파동3가)
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 Cheonpa-dong Sam-ga (pop. 12,000) in Yongsan-gu, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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