Official / Local Name경안동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Gwangju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.4102°N, 127.2527°E · 59 m
Overview
Situated in Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi Province at 59 m elevation, Gyeongan-dong (경안동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 경안동 (Gyeongan-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Gwangju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 59 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Neungnae Station (능내역) (13.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chilbo-sa (칠보사) (2.0 km) · Gwangdeok-sa (광덕사) (2.0 km) · Geungnak-sa (극락사) (2.4 km) · Bohyeon-sa (보현사) (3.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | An-gol (안골) (0.4 km), Kyonganni (1.2 km), Suha-ri (수하리) (1.2 km), Chumang-mal (주막말) (1.4 km), Beorwon-ri (벌원리) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Songjeong-dong (송정동) (1.9 km) · Gwangju-si (광주) (4.1 km) · Gwangnam-dong (광남동) (4.5 km) · Chowol-eup (초월읍) (5.4 km) · Jungbu-myeon (중부면) (5.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Neungnae Station (능내역) (13.1 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 "경안동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chilbo-sa (칠보사) (2.0 km) — Gyeongan-dong (경안동)
- Gwangdeok-sa (광덕사) (2.0 km) — Gyeongan-dong (경안동)
- Geungnak-sa (극락사) (2.4 km) — Gyeongan-dong (경안동)
- Bohyeon-sa (보현사) (3.0 km) — Gyeongan-dong (경안동)
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 Gyeongan-dong (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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