Official / Local Name호원2동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Uijeongbu-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.7185°N, 127.0305°E · 209 m
Overview
Set at 209 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Uijeongbu-si (Gyeonggi Province), Howon-dong (호원2동, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 호원2동 (Howon-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Uijeongbu-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 209 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Hoeryong Station (회룡역) (1.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yeongsanbeophwasa (영산법화사) (0.3 km) · Hoeryongsa (회룡사) (0.3 km) · Seokgulam (석굴암) (0.5 km) · Seokcheonsa (석천사) (0.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Howŏn-dong (호원동) (0.8 km), Hoeryongdong (회룡동) (0.9 km), Jaeunsa (장수원) (1.1 km), Hodong (호동) (1.2 km), Uijeongbu i dong (의정부이동) (2.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Howon-dong (호원1동) (1.7 km) · Ganeung-dong (가능3동) (2.1 km) · Uijeongbu-dong (의정부3동) (2.1 km) · Ganeung-dong (가능2동) (2.5 km) · Uijeongbu-si (의정부) (2.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Hoeryong Station (회룡역) (1.6 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 "호원2동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yeongsanbeophwasa (영산법화사) (0.3 km) — Howon-dong (호원2동)
- Hoeryongsa (회룡사) (0.3 km) — Howon-dong (호원2동)
- Seokgulam (석굴암) (0.5 km) — Howon-dong (호원2동)
- Seokcheonsa (석천사) (0.7 km) — Howon-dong (호원2동)
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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