Official / Local Name호원1동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Uijeongbu-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.7038°N, 127.036°E · 154 m
Overview
Situated in Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi Province at 154 m elevation, Howon-dong (호원1동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 호원1동 (Howon-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Uijeongbu-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 154 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mangwolsa Station (망월사역) (1.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Wonsimsa (원심사) (0.2 km) · Wongaksa (원각사) (0.3 km) · Jijangsa (지장사) (0.7 km) · Eunseokam (은석암) (0.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Howŏn-dong (호원동) (0.9 km), Daragwon (다락원) (1.2 km), Jaeunsa (장수원) (1.2 km), Hachon (하촌) (1.8 km), Seowonanmal (서원안말) (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Howon-dong (호원2동) (1.7 km) · Jangam-dong (장암동) (2.3 km) · Dobong-dong (도봉1동) (2.6 km) · Dobong-dong (도봉2동) (3.0 km) · Uijeongbu-dong (의정부3동) (3.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mangwolsa Station (망월사역) (1.2 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 "호원1동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Wonsimsa (원심사) (0.2 km) — Howon-dong (호원1동)
- Wongaksa (원각사) (0.3 km) — Howon-dong (호원1동)
- Jijangsa (지장사) (0.7 km) — Howon-dong (호원1동)
- Eunseokam (은석암) (0.7 km) — Howon-dong (호원1동)
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 Howon-dong (pop. 12,000) in Uijeongbu-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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