Official / Local Name동홍동
Region / ProvinceJeju Province (Seogwipo)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates33.2898°N, 126.5533°E · 344 m
Overview
Set at 344 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Seogwipo (Jeju Province), Donghong-dong (동홍동, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 동홍동 (Donghong-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Jeju Province · Seogwipo |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 344 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokpo Station (목포역) (167.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Beophwangsa (법황사) (2.4 km) · Yongduam (용두암) (3.3 km) · Namgukseonwon (남국선원) (3.6 km) · Nagwonsa (낙원사) (3.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yeongcheondong (영천동) (2.0 km), Sangbeophochon (상법호촌) (2.5 km), Seohong (서홍) (2.6 km), Nulpat (눌밧) (2.6 km), Guljeondong (굴전동) (2.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Seohong-dong (서홍동) (1.6 km) · Yeongcheon-dong (영천동) (2.5 km) · Daeryun-dong (대륜동) (3.5 km) · Seogwipo (서귀포) (4.7 km) · Jungang-dong (중앙동) (4.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokpo Station (목포역) (167.6 km). 1-hour flight from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) or Busan to Jeju International Airport (CJU); island express buses and rental cars. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "동홍동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Beophwangsa (법황사) (2.4 km) — Donghong-dong (동홍동)
- Yongduam (용두암) (3.3 km) — Donghong-dong (동홍동)
- Namgukseonwon (남국선원) (3.6 km) — Donghong-dong (동홍동)
- Nagwonsa (낙원사) (3.9 km) — Donghong-dong (동홍동)
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 Jeju 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 Donghong-dong (pop. 12,000) in Seogwipo, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Jeju Province → · 3,651 All Cities →