Official / Local Name교하동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Paju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.7504°N, 126.7528°E · 10 m
Overview
Situated in Paju-si, Gyeonggi Province at 10 m elevation, Gyoha-dong (교하동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 교하동 (Gyoha-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Paju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 10 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Geumchon Station (금촌역) (2.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Jangmyeongsan (장명산) (1.7 km) · Gyohagyo (교하교) (1.3 km) · Chilgandari (칠간다리) (1.4 km) · Geumdansa (금단사) (6.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Binggojae (빙고재) (0.7 km), Hambak-kol (0.9 km), Nongpyeonmal (농편말) (1.2 km), Darimok (다리목) (1.2 km), Keunmal (큰말) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Geumchon-dong (금촌2동) (2.0 km) · Paju-si (파주) (2.4 km) · Geumchon-dong (금촌1동) (2.7 km) · Unjung-dong (운정1동) (2.8 km) · Geumchon-dong (금촌3동) (3.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Geumchon Station (금촌역) (2.6 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 "교하동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Jangmyeongsan (장명산) (1.7 km) — Gyoha-dong (교하동)
- Gyohagyo (교하교) (1.3 km) — Gyoha-dong (교하동)
- Chilgandari (칠간다리) (1.4 km) — Gyoha-dong (교하동)
- Geumdansa (금단사) (6.2 km) — Gyoha-dong (교하동)
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 Gyoha-dong (pop. 12,000) in Paju-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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