Official / Local Name곤지암읍
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Gwangju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.3611°N, 127.3815°E · 171 m
Overview
Gonjiam-eup (곤지암읍) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi Province (37.3611°N, 127.3815°E, elevation 171 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 곤지암읍 (Gonjiam-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Gwangju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 171 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Moson Station (12.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yeongok-sa (연곡사) (1.9 km) · Myeongbok-sa (명복사) (3.0 km) · Gamtu-bong (감투봉) (2.3 km) · Puhang-gyo (부항교) (1.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Haohyang (0.5 km), Songchun-mal (송춘말) (0.6 km), Gimchon-mal (김촌말) (0.6 km), Araega-maeul (아래가마을) (0.7 km), Yunchun-mal (윤춘말) (0.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sindun-myeon (신둔면) (6.1 km) · Chowol-eup (초월읍) (7.3 km) · Docheok-myeon (도척면) (8.6 km) · Gwangju-si (광주) (8.7 km) · Gwango-dong (관고동) (9.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Moson Station (12.5 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 "곤지암읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yeongok-sa (연곡사) (1.9 km) — Gonjiam-eup (곤지암읍)
- Myeongbok-sa (명복사) (3.0 km) — Gonjiam-eup (곤지암읍)
- Gamtu-bong (감투봉) (2.3 km) — Gonjiam-eup (곤지암읍)
- Puhang-gyo (부항교) (1.1 km) — Gonjiam-eup (곤지암읍)
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 Gonjiam-eup (pop. 12,000) in Gwangju-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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