Official / Local Name교문1동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Guri-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.5784°N, 127.1175°E · 106 m
Overview
Situated in Guri-si, Gyeonggi Province at 106 m elevation, Gyomun-dong (교문1동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 교문1동 (Gyomun-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Guri-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 106 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sagajeong Station (사가정역) (2.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Taewŏn-sa (대원사) (1.1 km) · Daeseongam (대성암) (1.9 km) · Hogugyongma-sa (호국용마사) (3.0 km) · Samnyong-sa (삼룡사) (1.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kyomunil-tong (교문1동) (0.7 km), Paekkyo (백교) (0.7 km), Achiul (아치울) (0.9 km), Torimi (도리미) (1.5 km), Gyomundong (교문동) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gyomun-dong (교문2동) (1.5 km) · Myeonmok-dong (면목3·8동) (1.9 km) · Myeonmok-dong (면목7동) (2.3 km) · Mangubon-dong (망우본동) (2.5 km) · Mangu-dong (망우3동) (2.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sagajeong Station (사가정역) (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 "교문1동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Taewŏn-sa (대원사) (1.1 km) — Gyomun-dong (교문1동)
- Daeseongam (대성암) (1.9 km) — Gyomun-dong (교문1동)
- Hogugyongma-sa (호국용마사) (3.0 km) — Gyomun-dong (교문1동)
- Samnyong-sa (삼룡사) (1.7 km) — Gyomun-dong (교문1동)
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 Gyomun-dong (pop. 12,000) in Guri-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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