Official / Local NameDongan-gu
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Anyang-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.398°N, 126.954°E · 40 m
Overview
Situated in Anyang-si, Gyeonggi Province at 40 m elevation, Dongan-gu (Dongan-gu, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | Dongan-gu (Dongan-gu) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Anyang-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 40 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Myeonghak Station (명학역) (2.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Heungguk-sa (흥국사) (1.5 km) · Pyeongchon-gongwon (평촌공원) (0.4 km) · Eorini-gongwon (어린이공원) (0.5 km) · Bokheung-sa (복흥사) (2.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Purim-dong (부림동) (0.4 km), Taran-dong (달안동) (0.4 km), Daran-dong (달안동) (0.6 km), Pisan-dong (비산동) (0.9 km), Beomgye-dong (범계동) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Anyang-si (안양) (2.6 km) · Galhyeon-dong (갈현동) (2.9 km) · Naeson-dong (내손2동) (3.0 km) · Anyang-dong (안양8동) (3.2 km) · Naeson-dong (내손1동) (3.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Myeonghak Station (명학역) (2.3 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 "Dongan-gu" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Heungguk-sa (흥국사) (1.5 km) — Dongan-gu (Dongan-gu)
- Pyeongchon-gongwon (평촌공원) (0.4 km) — Dongan-gu (Dongan-gu)
- Eorini-gongwon (어린이공원) (0.5 km) — Dongan-gu (Dongan-gu)
- Bokheung-sa (복흥사) (2.1 km) — Dongan-gu (Dongan-gu)
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 Dongan-gu (pop. 12,000) in Anyang-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Gyeonggi Province → · 3,651 All Cities →