Official / Local Name도화2동
Region / ProvinceIncheon (Incheon)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.4738°N, 126.6638°E · 21 m
Overview
Dohwa I Sam-dong (도화2동) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Incheon, Incheon (37.4738°N, 126.6638°E, elevation 21 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 도화2동 (Dohwa I Sam-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Incheon · Incheon |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 21 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Dohwa Station (도화역) (0.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Cheonyeongsa (천영사) (0.8 km) · Sudeogam (수덕암) (1.1 km) · Buyongsa (부용사) (1.2 km) · Buyong-am (부용암) (1.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Dohwadong (도화동) (0.4 km), Sin-gye (신계) (0.5 km), Sugol (수골) (0.5 km), Daejigi (대지기) (1.0 km), Yeouisil (여의실) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Dohwa-dong (도화2·3동) (0.4 km) · Songnim-dong (송림4동) (0.8 km) · Songnim-dong (송림3·5동) (1.5 km) · Songnim-dong (송림6동) (1.5 km) · Dohwa-dong (도화1동) (1.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Dohwa Station (도화역) (0.9 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 "도화2동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Cheonyeongsa (천영사) (0.8 km) — Dohwa I Sam-dong (도화2동)
- Sudeogam (수덕암) (1.1 km) — Dohwa I Sam-dong (도화2동)
- Buyongsa (부용사) (1.2 km) — Dohwa I Sam-dong (도화2동)
- Buyong-am (부용암) (1.2 km) — Dohwa I Sam-dong (도화2동)
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 Dohwa I Sam-dong (pop. 12,000) in Incheon, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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