Official / Local Name호평동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Namyangju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.6611°N, 127.2488°E · 138 m
Overview
Situated in Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi Province at 138 m elevation, Hopyeong-dong (호평동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 호평동 (Hopyeong-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Namyangju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 138 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Pyeongnae Station (평내역) (1.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Dongeunsa (동은사) (0.9 km) · Sujinsa (수진사) (1.2 km) · Hosin-am (1.6 km) · Hwagyesa (화계사) (1.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Homan (호만) (0.4 km), Pyeongchon (평촌) (0.4 km), Kuryongt’ŏ (0.4 km), Jisa (지사) (0.9 km), Gungpyeong (궁평) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Namyangju-si (남양주) (1.3 km) · Pyeongnae-dong (평내동) (2.3 km) · Onam-eup (오남읍) (3.7 km) · Geumgok-dong (금곡동) (4.8 km) · Jingeon-eup (진건읍) (5.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Pyeongnae Station (평내역) (1.0 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 "호평동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Dongeunsa (동은사) (0.9 km) — Hopyeong-dong (호평동)
- Sujinsa (수진사) (1.2 km) — Hopyeong-dong (호평동)
- Hosin-am (1.6 km) — Hopyeong-dong (호평동)
- Hwagyesa (화계사) (1.7 km) — Hopyeong-dong (호평동)
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 Hopyeong-dong (pop. 12,000) in Namyangju-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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