Official / Local Name계수동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Siheung)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.4558°N, 126.8111°E · 68 m
Overview
Situated in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province at 68 m elevation, Gyesu-dong (계수동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 계수동 (Gyesu-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Siheung |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 68 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Yeokgok Station (역곡역) (3.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Unnyeondongswimteo (운연동쉼터) (4.1 km) · Cheongamsa (청암사) (4.5 km) · Beomnyungsa (법륭사) (6.5 km) · Manuigoljigusogongwon (만의골지구소공원) (3.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Guseokgyeil (구석계일) (0.3 km), Araetgyeil (아랫계일) (0.4 km), Tŏksŏk-kol (0.8 km), Gogaengi (고갱이) (0.8 km), Hambak (함박) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Beombak-dong (범박동) (1.6 km) · Sosabon-dong (소사본3동) (1.8 km) · Daeya-dong (대야동) (2.0 km) · Yeokgok-dong (역곡3동) (2.2 km) · Goean-dong (괴안동) (2.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Yeokgok Station (역곡역) (3.3 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 "계수동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Unnyeondongswimteo (운연동쉼터) (4.1 km) — Gyesu-dong (계수동)
- Cheongamsa (청암사) (4.5 km) — Gyesu-dong (계수동)
- Beomnyungsa (법륭사) (6.5 km) — Gyesu-dong (계수동)
- Manuigoljigusogongwon (만의골지구소공원) (3.4 km) — Gyesu-dong (계수동)
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 Gyesu-dong (pop. 12,000) in Siheung, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Gyeonggi Province → · 3,651 All Cities →