Official / Local Name교1동
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Gangneung-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.7619°N, 128.8824°E · 77 m
Overview
Situated in Gangneung-si, Gangwon Province at 77 m elevation, Gyo-dong (교1동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 교1동 (Gyo-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Gangneung-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 77 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gangneung Station (강릉역) (1.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Oseongjeong (오성정) (1.9 km) · Sinboksaji (신복사지) (2.1 km) · Hwangsansa (황산사) (2.9 km) · Myogwang-sa (묘광사) (3.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Gyo Il Dong (교1동) (0.5 km), Yonggangdong (용강동) (0.9 km), Imdangdong (임당동) (1.0 km), Jungangdong (중앙동) (1.4 km), Gyo I Dong (교2동) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gangneung-si (강릉) (1.2 km) · Gyo-dong (교2동) (1.3 km) · Jungang-dong (중앙동) (1.7 km) · Okcheon-dong (옥천동) (1.8 km) · Hongje-dong (홍제동) (1.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gangneung Station (강릉역) (1.7 km). KTX Gangneung Line from Seoul to Pyeongchang & Gangneung (1h 30m–2h); ITX-Cheongchun to Chuncheon; Express Bus to Sokcho. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "교1동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Oseongjeong (오성정) (1.9 km) — Gyo-dong (교1동)
- Sinboksaji (신복사지) (2.1 km) — Gyo-dong (교1동)
- Hwangsansa (황산사) (2.9 km) — Gyo-dong (교1동)
- Myogwang-sa (묘광사) (3.6 km) — Gyo-dong (교1동)
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 Gangwon 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 Gyo-dong (pop. 12,000) in Gangneung-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov (Autumn Foliage), Dec–Feb (Winter Snow). Gangwon Province → · 3,651 All Cities →