Official / Local Name관평동
Region / ProvinceDaejeon (Yuseong-gu)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.4237°N, 127.3896°E · 48 m
Overview
Gwanpyeong-dong (관평동) is a lively urban district in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon (pop. Official Municipality, elevation 48 m) linked directly into South Korea's subway and T-money bus network.
| Official / Local Name | 관평동 (Gwanpyeong-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Daejeon · Yuseong-gu |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 48 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Hoedeog Station (회덕역) (3.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ilseongsa (일성사) (1.6 km) · Taejeonsa (태전사) (3.4 km) · Baegunsa (백운사) (4.5 km) · Seonangdanggogae (서낭당고개) (2.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Baejaegi (배재기) (0.6 km), Witbaejaegi (윗배재기) (1.0 km), Anteo (안터) (1.0 km), Oryongi (오룡이) (1.1 km), Dongaul (동화울) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jeonmin-dong (전민동) (2.5 km) · Moksang-dong (목상동) (3.4 km) · Deogam-dong (덕암동) (3.5 km) · Seokbong-dong (석봉동) (4.0 km) · Gujeuk-dong (구즉동) (4.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Hoedeog Station (회덕역) (3.7 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 "관평동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ilseongsa (일성사) (1.6 km) — Gwanpyeong-dong (관평동)
- Taejeonsa (태전사) (3.4 km) — Gwanpyeong-dong (관평동)
- Baegunsa (백운사) (4.5 km) — Gwanpyeong-dong (관평동)
- Seonangdanggogae (서낭당고개) (2.5 km) — Gwanpyeong-dong (관평동)
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 Gwanpyeong-dong (pop. 12,000) in Yuseong-gu, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Daejeon → · 3,651 All Cities →