Official / Local Name회천4동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Yangju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.8299°N, 127.0972°E · 93 m
Overview
Situated in Yangju-si, Gyeonggi Province at 93 m elevation, Hoecheon-dong (회천4동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 회천4동 (Hoecheon-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Yangju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 93 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Deokjeong Station (덕정역) (3.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hoeamsa (회암사) (2.4 km) · Yonggakgul (용각굴) (2.8 km) · Gwangbulsa (광불사) (4.8 km) · Seongmullyeong (석문령) (2.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Mojeongdong (모정동) (0.5 km), Keoyuldong (커율동) (0.8 km), Usandong (우산동) (0.9 km), Naengdong (냉동) (1.0 km), Origol (오리골) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hoecheon-dong (회천3동) (2.5 km) · Hoecheon-dong (회천1동) (3.4 km) · Hoecheon-dong (회천2동) (4.5 km) · Yangju-dong (양주2동) (4.5 km) · Yangju-si (양주) (4.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Deokjeong Station (덕정역) (3.6 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 "회천4동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hoeamsa (회암사) (2.4 km) — Hoecheon-dong (회천4동)
- Yonggakgul (용각굴) (2.8 km) — Hoecheon-dong (회천4동)
- Gwangbulsa (광불사) (4.8 km) — Hoecheon-dong (회천4동)
- Seongmullyeong (석문령) (2.2 km) — Hoecheon-dong (회천4동)
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 Hoecheon-dong (pop. 12,000) in Yangju-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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