Official / Local Name가수원동
Region / ProvinceDaejeon (Seo-gu)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.3026°N, 127.3484°E · 75 m
Overview
Gasuwon-dong (가수원동) is a lively urban district in Seo-gu, Daejeon (pop. Official Municipality, elevation 75 m) linked directly into South Korea's subway and T-money bus network.
| Official / Local Name | 가수원동 (Gasuwon-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Daejeon · Seo-gu |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 75 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gasuwon Station (가수원역) (0.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Daejujeongsa (대주정사) (1.7 km) · Naewonsa (내원사) (2.5 km) · Boeunjeongsa (보은정사) (3.4 km) · Bijae (비재) (1.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Baegyadong (백야동) (0.7 km), Gwanjeodong (관저동) (1.3 km), Ulbawi (울바위) (1.3 km), Nogongni (노곡리) (1.3 km), Sinsŏnam (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Seo-gu (서) (0.8 km) · Gwanjeo-dong (관저1동) (1.0 km) · Jeongnim-dong (정림동) (1.5 km) · Gwanjeo-dong (관저2동) (2.1 km) · Doma-dong (도마2동) (2.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gasuwon Station (가수원역) (0.8 km). Central KTX & SRT crossroads at Daejeon Station (50m from Seoul, 1h 25m from Busan); Daejeon Metro Line 1. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "가수원동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Daejujeongsa (대주정사) (1.7 km) — Gasuwon-dong (가수원동)
- Naewonsa (내원사) (2.5 km) — Gasuwon-dong (가수원동)
- Boeunjeongsa (보은정사) (3.4 km) — Gasuwon-dong (가수원동)
- Bijae (비재) (1.6 km) — Gasuwon-dong (가수원동)
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 Daejeon.
- 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 Gasuwon-dong (pop. 12,000) in Seo-gu, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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